About our Photos

In the age of instantaneous information, blogs, and databases, the proliferation of data about nonprofit work makes for a dizzying array of charitable giving options.  The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts represents your reliable guide to intelligent giving.

• We know the nonprofit scene, and our competitive grantmaking process offers the best assurance that scarce charitable dollars will be put to their best use;
• We represent a convenient way to leave a permanent legacy;
• We encourage generosity by accepting unusual assets;
• We help professional advisors engage their clients in philanthropy;
• We work hard to make giving convenient through donor advised funds.

Your community foundation is just that…yours. We place the decision-making for our grants and scholarships in the hands of scores of Pioneer Valley citizens who voluntarily share their expertise.

How can we help you acheive your charitable goals today? Contact us.

Quick Facts about your Community Foundation

What's New?

New Tax Break for Donors: IRA Rollover Extension

Supporting Disaster Relief: Hurricane Ike

2008 Annual Meeting

Our fiscal year 2008 Annual Report is now available

$688,600 Awarded to Local Nonprofits

Don't lose your Tax exempt Status!