Community foundation · EIN 04-6012492
Cambridge Community Foundation
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Cambridge, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4M in grants paid across 163 grants, with $68.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Solidaire Network Inc, Cambridge Community Center and Cambridge News Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Cambridge Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The fims database contains profiles which include the grant request, the grant amount, the date of board approval, and grantee ein.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Cambridge community foundation (ccf) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of cambridge. founded in 1916, ccf serves the city through its civic leadership and support of nonprofit community organizations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solidaire Network Inc | Oakland, CA | Program Assistance | $200,000 |
| Cambridge Community Center | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $160,914 |
| Cambridge News Inc | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $128,333 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $118,263 |
| Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $100,827 |
| Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Inc | Boston, MA | Program Assistance | $100,000 |
| Pathway for Immigrant Workers | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $80,000 |
| Falcon Pride Scholars | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $61,000 |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $60,000 |
| The City School | Dorchester, MA | Program Assistance | $56,500 |
| Community Action Agency of Somerville Inc | Somerville, MA | Program Assistance | $50,000 |
| Daily Table | Dorchester, MA | Program Assistance | $50,000 |
| Institute for Democratic Education in America | Kansas City, MO | Program Assistance | $47,500 |
| Cambridge Art Association | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $46,089 |
| Just a Start | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $46,000 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $45,890 |
| Food for Free | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $45,141 |
| Cambridge Camping Association | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $44,560 |
| The Loop Lab | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $42,000 |
| Cambridge Community Television (cctv) | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $40,000 |
| Central Square Business Improvement District | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $35,750 |
| Adolescent Consultation Services | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $35,000 |
| East End House | Cambridge, MA | Program Assistance | $34,795 |
| Mystic Valley YMCA | Malden, MA | Program Assistance | $33,332 |
| Riverside Community Care | Dedham, MA | Program Assistance | $32,500 |
The 25 largest of 163 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($10K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Massachusetts$2.97M · 143 grants
- California$240K · 4 grants
- Missouri$47.5K · 1 grant
- Maine$32.5K · 2 grants
- Connecticut$30.2K · 1 grant
- Texas$30K · 3 grants
- New York$25K · 2 grants
- Michigan$21K · 2 grants
- Pennsylvania$12.5K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$11.3K · 1 grant
- Florida$10K · 1 grant
- Tennessee$10K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Cambridge Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Cambridge Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Cambridge Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,003,935 in grants paid (163 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Cambridge Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Solidaire Network Inc (CA), $200K, Cambridge Community Center (MA), $161K, Cambridge News Inc (MA), $128K, President and Fellows of Harvard College (MA), $118K and Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (MA), $101K.