COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
SPRINGFIELD, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-3089640
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
SPRINGFIELD, MA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
22-3089640
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Western Massachusetts, having distributed a total of $22.4 million across 872 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ENRICH REGIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE BY ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPY AND DEVELOPING AN ENDOWMENT CATALYST, AND COORDINATOR FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, AND PROMOTING EFFICIENCY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHARITABLE FUNDS.
Cause Areas
6
Philanthropy
Arts and culture
Adult education
Early childhood education
Diversity and intergroup relations
Foundations
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Populations
1
Adults
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC
$2.6M
2%
TRINITY HEALTH OF NEW ENGLAND PROVIDER NETWORK ORGANIZATION INC
$2.5M
2%
KESTREL LAND TRUST
$2.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
392
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS make each year?
In 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS awarded about 390 grants, totaling nearly $22.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS fund recently?
In 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS awarded grants to about 870 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC, TRINITY HEALTH OF NEW ENGLAND PROVIDER NETWORK ORGANIZATION INC, and KESTREL LAND TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.