2012-11-26T08:30:16-08:00 2012-06-30 Marina Raher CPA 50 Leominster Rd Suite 15 Sterling MA 01564 990 2011-07-01 043537449 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC COMM 9783458383 285 JOHN FITCH HIGHWAY FITCHBURG MA 01420 PHILIP GRZEWINSKI 2012-11-15 true Marina Raher CPA 9784228180 X 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z PHILIP GRZEWINSKI 285 JOHN FITCH HIGHWAY FITCHBURG MA 01420 23328764 false false X N/A The Community Foundation 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. 20 19 0 19 0 2211167 15440986 4333 4686 1330745 744373 35777 3546245 16225822 6288016 9054180 0 0 0 156973 312155 306295 6600171 9360475 -3053926 6865347 25288638 30851083 215256 59585 25073382 30791498 X The Community Foundation 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. false false 9094124 8852129 15179054 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. 10325 10325 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 Community Foundation has over 130 permanently endowed funds that benefit many causes, which includes the arts, scholarships, environment and health and human services. With its latest round of grants focused on various recreational, academic , environmental opportunities, The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts awarded nine grants.The Historical Piano Concerts, Inc. received a grant of $10,325 in order to support the growth of the organization. 6000 6000 In addition, Literacy Volunteers received $6,000 to hire literacy tutors in the Montachusett Area. 180750 180750 9094124 true true false false false true false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false true 2 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false 1 false false false false false false false false false false false X 20 19 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true 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Fire EMS 13 Elm St Townsend MA 01469 046001326 8717 0 Off-road rescue operations The Miracle League PO Box 524 Acton MA 01720 264315378 50000 0 Spanish American Center 122 Spruce St Leominster MA 01453 042761759 10000 0 Annual operating Fund Shine Initiative CFNCM 285 John Fitch Hwy Suite 15 Fitchburg MA 01420 043537449 7265 0 Mental Hlth First Aid Kits Seven Hills 81 Hope St Worcester MA 01603 043293659 10686 0 Respite project River Cities United Way PO Box 966 Lake Havasu AZ 86405 237373816 31162 0 Support of the United Way Pathways for Change 588 Main St Worcester MA 01608 042734584 5812 0 Youth education Northboro Recreation 62 Main St Northboro MA 01532 046001249 7560 0 Scholarships NoQuabbin Citizen Advocacy PO Box 362 Orange MA 01364 043218759 10000 0 Capacity Building No County Land Trust Inc 325 Lindell Ave Leominster MA 01453 223193109 18000 0 Capacity Building NMRS Scholarship Foundation Main St Townsend MA 01469 042586706 8000 0 Scholarships for students NCCES Oak Hill Rd Fitchburg MA 01453 043555513 22197 0 Building Fund Nashua Valley Boy Scouts 1980 Lunenburg Rd Lancaster MA 01523 042349692 55160 0 Support for scouts of NCM Nashua River Watershed 592 Main St Groton MA 01450 237055674 33513 0 Support conservation NARSAD 60 Cutter Mill Rd Great Neck NY 11021 042586706 15000 0 Annual MWCC 444 Green St Garnder MA 01440 237136083 103350 0 Scholarships Monty Tech 1050 Westminster Street Fitchburg MA 01453 042393534 13252 0 Monty Tech SSEP Program Montachusett Opportunity Coun 133 Prichard St Fitchburg MA 01420 042401111 20000 0 Homework Assistance Montachuesett Interfaith Hosp 196 Mechanic St Leominster MA 01453 030387748 17000 0 Comm Outreach Coodinator Merrimack River Feline Rescue 63 Elm St Salisbury MA 01952 043172322 6000 0 LUK Crisis Center 545 Westminster St Fitchburg MA 01420 222592809 8717 0 Trauma Preparedness Longsjo Legacy PO Box 923 Fitchburg MA 01420 510187494 10000 0 Support the annual race Loaves and Fishes PO Box 1 Ayer MA 01453 010726924 13686 0 Support children needs Literacy Volunteers 610 Main St Fitchburg MA 01420 237329115 6293 0 Literacy Tutors Indian Hill Music School 36 King St Littleton MA 01460 042867945 39500 0 Suppor for music school Historical Piano Concerts In 11 Water St Ashburham MA 01430 042932853 10325 0 Habitat for Humanity 1 Oak Hill Rd Fitchburg MA 01420 042999854 5576 0 Land purchase Genesis Club Inc 274 Lincoln St Worcester MA 01605 042983234 7500 0 Training & Education GAAFSN 14 Neilson Rd New Salem MA 01355 043537449 5045 0 Friends of Sholan Farms PO Box 632 Leominster MA 01453 043584313 10000 0 Construct Farm Areas Fitchburg State College 160 Pearl St Fitchburg MA 01420 042661048 543313 0 Scholarships Fitchburg Historical Society 50 Grove St Fitchburg MA 01420 046060118 203561 0 Grant for building fund Fitchburg Art Museum 185 Elm St Fitchburg MA 01420 046111758 11000 0 Grant for operations/programs Doyle Field Commission 40 Albert Drive Leominster MA 01453 542106411 116965 0 Field restoration Community Foundation of NCM 285 John Fitch Hwy Fitchburg MA 01420 043537449 45000 0 Operations Boys & Girls Club of NCM 365 Lindell Ave Leominster MA 01453 043576700 118018 6675792 Building Construction Operations Applewild School 120 Prospect St Fitchburg MA 01420 042225643 123000 0 Capital Campaign Animal Shelter Inc 285 John Fitch Highwa Fitchburg MA 01420 043236868 20000 0 Expand facilities 21st Century Revolving 718 Main St Fitchburg MA 01420 046001388 26215 0 Tuturing for Students 45 4 Utility Assistance 52 36029 College Scholarships 10 35889 Afterschool Program Stipends 1 120 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The Community Foundation monitors the grants from its general endowment by working closely with the funded agencies. 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. Anderson Bagley & Mayo Board Member D&O Insurance Policy false X 1 127075 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Audited financial statements are available on the organization's website. In addition, a summary of the financial results are provided in an annual report, which is posted on the website in addition to being made available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The executive committee reivews the president's performance annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c 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. ANY CONFLICTS ARE PUT IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE TRUSTEE AND DATED ON A YEARLY BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: 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 2 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Two Board Members are father and son. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network was provdided $17,000 in funding needed to add staff for Community Outreach. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Montachusett Opportuniity Council was provided funding for their Green Acres Village Homework Help Center that assists at-risk youth with homework. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy used their grant funds for a capacity building. The funds will provide current level support through the transition of the retirement of their executive director, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: United ARC of Frankling and Hampshire Counties, Inc. received funding for its education and support services for parents with intellectual or functional disabilities. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Veteran Homestead, Inc. received $20,000 for the training of therapy dogs for veterans. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. received $10,000 to assist with opening a pilot program in the Gardner Middle School for substance abuse prevention and self-advocacy groups. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: Shirley Arts, Inc. received $750 to purchase ukuleles for kids. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: North County Land Trust received an $18,000 capacity building grant that will be used to create and implement a 3-year strategic plan. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: Pat Brody Shelter received $5,000 to assist in the cost of repairing the floor of the main building. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 13: United Neighbors of Cleghorn received $15,000 to expand services evenings and weekends in their Teen Center. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 14: Animal Shelter, Inc. was awarded $20,000 for capacity building. The organization is planning to expand and redesign the facilities and their programming. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 15: The Friends of Sholan Farms are developing a plan to construct farm areas in manageable & logical phases. The CFNCM awarded $10,000 to assist with their master plan. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 16: Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society receied a $6,000 grant for their Catmobile 2 Spay/Neuter subsidies. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 17: SisuCare will use their $5,000 grant to ensure pet aid to 20-30 animals. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 18: Windows on Wildlife, Inc. will use their $4,000 to educate elementary school children about wildlife. CFNCM Supporting Organization 285 John Fitch Highway Fitchburg MA 01420 261302246 MA 501 (c) (3) N/A false UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL MASS 285 JOHN FITCH HIGHWAY FITCHBURG MA 01420 042233021 FEDERATED FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION MA 501 (C)(3) N/A false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false