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
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Franklin County Community
No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Franklin County Community with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyFranklin 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. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Franklin County Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042678309. 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.
Franklin County Community has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. 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. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Franklin County Community 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
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: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY 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.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Summer Feeding Program in Franklin Co Delivers Over 48,000 Meals - 921 WLHR
Roundtable discusses tourism, development in Franklin County community - ABC27
Roundtable discusses tourism, development in Franklin County community - Yahoo
Roundtable discusses tourism, development in Franklin County community - ABC27
Franklin Co. HS Principal Steps Down, Will Remain on Staff as Teacher - Eagle Country 99.3
Franklin County Community Meals Program back serving Greenfield meals - Athol Daily News
Growing joy and pride: How Franklin County's community gardens teach skills, cultivate connections - St. Albans Messenger
Franklin County residents raise concerns about possible zoning changes and data centers - WSET
Leadership Franklin County Celebrates Community Class of 2026 Graduates - Franklin County Free Press
Franklin County community members offer more feedback on proposed data center projects - First Alert 4
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in United States
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in United States
Causes charities work on most.
Sources and verification
- 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.
- 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.
-
Financial data · FY2023 on record
-
Named leadership · 32 officers on file
-
Executive pay · Disclosed
-
Government registration · Registered with an official registry
-
Mission statement · Published
-
Official website · On record
-
Headquarters address · On file
-
Direct contact · Email or phone published
-
Tax-deductibility · Verified
-
Founding date · 1979
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Franklin County Community?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
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, MA, United States.
- What is Franklin County Community's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Franklin County Community trustworthy?
- Franklin County Community has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Franklin County Community's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042678309.
- What is Franklin County Community's website?
- https://www.fccdc.org