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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Enrich regional quality of life by encouraging philanthropy and developing an endowment catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities, and promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds.

Community Foundation Of Western

Advocacy & Civil Rights Springfield, MA EIN 223089640 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

The COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley was created to provide immediate support to those most vulnerable to the economic and health-related issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Founded
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T310
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

Enrich regional quality of life by encouraging philanthropy and developing an endowment catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities, and promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T310
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.64%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Springfield, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 223089640. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 105 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is located in Springfield, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has $37M in annual revenue. 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.

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is classified as a 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 $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 105 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. 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.

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley was created to provide immediate support to those most vulnerable to the economic and health-related issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 223089640, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SH
Shannon Gurek
VP For Finance & Operations

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron V•••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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Amy J•••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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Anne P••••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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Becky W••••••• P••••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
BR
Briana W••••••••••••
VP PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BR
Bruce H•••••••
VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS
CH
Charles D••••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
CH
Christina R••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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Daisy P•••••••••••••
Director
DA
David P•••••
OUTGOING TRUSTEE
DE
Denise H••••
VP OF COMMUNITY IMPACT
DO
Doug A T•••••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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Elizabeth S•••••
OUTGOING TRUSTEE
EL
Ellen B•••• L••••••
OUTGOING FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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Ellen L•••••
VP PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
GE
George A•••••
OUTGOING FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
GI
Gillian H••••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
GR
Gregory T•••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
JA
James A••••
VP PROGRAMS & STRATEGY
JO
Joanna B•••••••••
VP PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
KA
Karin G•••••
VICE CHAIR
KA
Katharine A•••• Z••••
PRESIDENT
KE
Kerry D••••
OUTGOING FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
LI
Linda D••••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
MA
Mark K••••••
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$37.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$37.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$15.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$50.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$46.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$38.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts This page 89 $37.1 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 105 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

What is Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts?
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Springfield, United States. The COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley was created to provide immediate support to those most vulnerable to the economic and health-related issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
When was Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts founded?
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts was founded in 1991.
Who leads Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts?
Shannon Gurek serves as VP For Finance & Operations.
Where is Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts located?
Headquartered in Springfield, United States.
What is Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts trustworthy?
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 223089640.
What is Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts's website?
http://www.communityfoundation.org