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Franklin County Community

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO SITMULATE A MORE VITAL RURAL ECONOMY, TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY CONTROL OVER OUR FUTURE ECONOMIC DESTINY, AND TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW …

Franklin County Community Development

Community Development Greenfield, MA EIN 042678309 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Franklin County Community

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Greenfield, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S40Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

The purpose of the corporation is to sitmulate a more vital rural economy, to maximize community control over our future economic destiny, and to expand opportunities for low and moderate income residents of franklin county.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S40Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Franklin County Community is a registered community development nonprofit based in Greenfield, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 042678309. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Franklin County Community has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Franklin County Community is located in Greenfield, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 324 Wells Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Franklin County Community has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Franklin County Community is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Franklin County Community. 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.

Franklin County Community has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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 purpose of the corporation is to sitmulate a more vital rural economy, to maximize community control over our future economic destiny, and to expand opportunities for low and moderate income residents of franklin county. Franklin County Community is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Franklin County Community's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Franklin County Community are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Franklin County Community is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042678309, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
John F Waite
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AJ
Aj B••••••••
TREASURER
AN
Andrea N••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
CH
Cheryl D••••
Director
CL
Claire C••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
Darren G•••
PRESIDENT
JO
John F W••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KR
Kristi B••••
Director
LE
Leda M•••••••
Director
MA
Margaret C•••••••
CLERK
MA
Matt A••••
Director
MI
Michael B•••••••••
Director
RA
Rachel S•••••
Director
TA
Tanisha A••••
Director
TO
Tom E••••
TREASURER/CLERK
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Franklin County Community This page 69 $3.6 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Franklin County Community

What is Franklin County Community?
Franklin County Community is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greenfield, United States. The purpose of the corporation is to sitmulate a more vital rural economy, to maximize community control over our future economic destiny, and to expand opportunities for low and moderate income residents of franklin county.
When was Franklin County Community founded?
Franklin County Community was founded in 1979.
Who leads Franklin County Community?
John F Waite serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Franklin County Community located?
Headquartered in Greenfield, United States.
What is Franklin County Community's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Franklin County Community trustworthy?
Franklin County Community has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Franklin County Community's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042678309.
What is Franklin County Community's website?
https://www.fccdc.org