Cambridge Community Foundation
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 …
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Cambridge Community Foundation is a advocacy organization based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $9.5 million. EIN: 046012492.
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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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cambridge Community Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1916, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCambridge Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1916 and has been operating for 110 years. Its EIN is 046012492. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 168 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Cambridge Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 046012492. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Cambridge Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Cambridge Community Foundation is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1916 and has been active for 110 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cambridge Community Foundation has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cambridge Community Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 168 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cambridge Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cambridge Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Cambridge Community Foundation is a advocacy organization based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $9.5 million. EIN: 046012492. Cambridge Community Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1916.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Cambridge Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cambridge Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 046012492, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Generations Come Together At Cambridge Community Fishing Event - WMDT
Cambridge quilters fundraise for library with patriotic piece - hngnews.com
Cambridge Community Learning Center Celebrates 2026 Graduates - City of Cambridge Website (.gov)
Social innovators honored - Cambridge Day
Cambridge Local first to host second annual 617 Day small business summit - Cambridge Day
Ahern Field shows why community engagement matters - Cambridge Day
City Celebrates 106 New Affordable Homes at 52 New Street - City of Cambridge Website (.gov)
Cambridge Businesses Honored at 2024 Legacy Luncheon Awards - City of Cambridge Website (.gov)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions - CDD - City of Cambridge Website (.gov)
Celebrating youth-based films with DIYDS - Cambridge Day
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 168 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 168 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1916
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cambridge Community Foundation
- What is Cambridge Community Foundation?
- Cambridge Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Cambridge Community Foundation is a advocacy organization based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $9.5 million. EIN: 046012492.
- When was Cambridge Community Foundation founded?
- Cambridge Community Foundation was founded in 1916.
- Who leads Cambridge Community Foundation?
- Beth Milkovits serves as Interim Treasurer.
- Where is Cambridge Community Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, United States.
- What is Cambridge Community Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cambridge Community Foundation trustworthy?
- Cambridge Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cambridge Community Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 046012492.
- What is Cambridge Community Foundation's website?
- http://cambridgecf.org