2014-10-15T05:34:19-07:00 2014-06-30 Marina Raher CPA 50 Leominster Rd Suite 15 Sterling MA 01564 990 2013-07-01 043537449 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC COMM 9783458383 649 JOHN FITCH HIGHWAY FITCHBURG MA 01420 PHILIP GRZEWINSKI President 2014-10-15 true Marina Raher P00007932 9784228180 X 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z 17380267 false false X N/A X MA "To provide a means for donors to permanently endow charitable gifts, to increase and stabilize available funding to meet needs and improve the quality of life." 23 19 0 22 0 6159314 1944189 0 1143940 4691665 64391 22767 7367645 6658621 6886623 3298825 0 0 0 177123 296404 346510 7183027 3645335 184618 3013286 33716967 37712372 132549 161608 33584418 37550764 "To provide a means for donors to permanently endow charitable gifts, to increase and stabilize available funding to meet needs and improve the quality of life." false false 3346092 3006120 The Community Foundations raises funds through public support. The Foundation's guiding principle is to carefully grow charitable investments and to distribute the proceeds in ways that help organizations develop their capacity to serve their communities most effectively.The long-term mission of the Foundation is to work closely with our donors, nonprofit organizations and the community to make a difference by funding and nurturing ideas and programs that are sustainable and committed to systemic change.In addition, to keep our administrative expenses as low as possible, we partnered with the United Way of North Central Massachusetts, sharing office space and key personnel. This arrangement, the only one in the United States, helps us put more money into important programs. In addition, it offers a unique opportunity to meet a variety of donor giving needs. 292705 The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announced 23 grants totaling $292,000 from its general endowment and field of interest fund at a press event held August 7, 2014 in its Fitchburg office. "What continues to impress me is the quality of the programs that we had the opportunity to support" said Phil Grzewinski, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. Seven of the grants were made from the Foundation's general endowment:CASA Project, Inc., Worcester, received $14,910 to provide advocacy for child victims in the court system in North Central Massachusetts.A $9,940 grant was made to Community Legal Aid, Inc., Worcester, to help local families who are homeless move out of crisis and toward stability by providing free legal assistance to obtain shelter.L.U.K. Crisis Center, Inc., Fitchburg, received a $16,898 grant for its North Central Runaway and Homeless Youth Network, which proactively reaches out to the young adult homeless population.To provide mentoring services to homeless families, Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network, INc. in Leominster received a $19,880 grant.A $3,979 grant The Salvation Army, Athol Corps, will fund a safe haven to keep children physically active at critical times during the year.The Salvation Army, Montachusett Corps, based in Fitchburg, received a $9,940 grant to reduce juvenile crime by improving school attendance and grades.A grant of $2,982 will help the Sterling Council on Aging purchase 1256 carbon monoxide detectors for elderly residents.A fund established for environmental causes and animal welfare made seven grants:Friends of Sholan Farms, Inc. in Leominster received $10,000 for developing the second phase of its master strategic plan.A $14,000 grant to Groton Conservation Trust will be used to reduce invasive species, with the goal of sharing best practices with surrounding communities.Just Understand MY Potential, Inc., Harvard, received $2,000 to help at-risk youth and young adults access the outdoor environment in a meaningful way.A $4,000 grant to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc. will be used for a science education program for 3rd and 4th grade teachers at Crocker Elementary School in Fithburg.Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, Salisbury, received a $10,000 grant to provide low-cost spay services for cats belonging to residents of Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster.The completion of 25 new trails will happen for the Millers River Watershed Council, Inc. in the Athol area, thanks to a $9,250 grant for their Upper Millers-Otter Blue Trails.At-risk youth will get a vocational and education experience through the Trustees of Reservation program, Leominster Regional Youth Conservation Corps, which received a $15,000 grant.A fund established for organizational made six grants:A $9,890 grant to Athol Orange Community Television, Inc. will provide FM access to local programing and municipal meetings.Seven Hills' Children's Aid and Family Services in Fitchburg received a $5,528 grant to purchase computer equipment and software for its Child Enrichment Center.A $14,8358 grant to the Friends of the Templeton Elders will be used to expand its food programs.Fruitlands Museums, Inc. of Harvard received a $4,958 grant to develop a strategic business and facilities plan.Gardner's House for Peace and Education, Inc., received a $9,890 grant for its Hopeful Boutique, a nonprofit enterprise that provides educational programs.A $14,835 grant to Twin Cities Community Development Corporation in Fitchburg will be used for a regionalization project.A fund established for basic human needs made two grants:Kylee's Kare Kits for Kidz, Inc. of Leominster received a $10,000 grant to provide food assistance to students attending Leominster Public Schools.A $5,000 grant to Our Father's Table in Fitchburg, which provides hot meals to local families in need.The Foundation's Educational Access Fund made a $75,000 grant to Mount Wachusett Community College for their scholarship program for Advanced Manufacturing or Biotechnology programs, in addition to certificate programs for career improvements.Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $35 million in grants and distributions from 160 funds that have been established by individuals, families and organizations. 3346092 true false false false false true false false false true true false 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In addition, semiannual reports are submitted detailing expenditures and program measurements and outcomes.This thorough review by Foundation staff and community volunteers helps ensure that donors' contributions are effective and making a difference in the community. false false false false false false false false false false PHILIP GRZEWINSKI President 159266 159266 Anderson Bagley & Mayo Board Member 3113 D&O, Liability Insur false Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Two Board Members are father and son.Two Board Members are father-in-law and daughter-in-law. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The finance committee is given a copy of the 990 to review and approve prior to filing it. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE TRUSTEES ARE GIVEN A COPY OF A CODE OF ETHICS AND A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT THEY SIGN OFF ON THAT THEY RECEIVED. 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