Public Benefit : Community Foundations
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Enriching the quality of life
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (66.71) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 92.1% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 4.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 2.8% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.04 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (36.71) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 6.3% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 22.6% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 8.15 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (30.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 03/2008)
Contact Information
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
Suite 2300
Springfield, MA 01115
tel: (413) 732-2858
fax: (413) 733-8565
EIN: 22-3089640
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Leadership (FYE 03/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Faerber | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $130,000 | 1.22% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1991, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers a charitable endowment consisting of approximately 514 separately identified funds ($97 million) serving the three counties bordering the Connecticut River in Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties). The Foundation also plays a central role in the charitable distributions from four large private foundations in the region, administered by Bank of America and representing approximately $24.6 million in additional charitable assets.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts - MA | 66.71 | |
| Orange County Community Foundation - CA | 66.98 | |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - NH | 68.78 | |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County - CA | 66.84 | |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay - FL | 69.68 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts - MA | 66.71 | |
| Austin Community Foundation - TX | 69.78 | |
| California Community Foundation - CA | 69.74 | |
| The Boston Foundation - MA | 69.67 | |
| East Bay Community Foundation - CA | 66.59 | |
| The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region - DC | 57.62 | |
