Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc
GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH DONORS, BUILDS CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO NONPROFITS …
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Mission
Greater worcester community foundation's mission is to build healthy and vibrant communities in central massachusetts. The foundation works with donors, builds charitable endowments, and provides support to nonprofits in the area.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1975, it predates 89% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% 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 (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreater Worcester Community Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Worcester, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 042572276. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 80 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042572276. 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.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% 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.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc is located in Worcester, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is One Mercantile Street 010, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc has $15M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc 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 $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 80 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc. 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, Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
We foster greater giving and impact for all of Worcester County. Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042572276, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Viewpoint: Why banking local means investing in Worcester’s future - Worcester Business Journal
Brewer helps Greater Worcester Community Foundation toast 50 years - Worcester Telegram
New funding in Worcester reserved for small nonprofits that often lose out on grant money - WGBH
Clark U community members honored for their service to Worcester - The Worcester Guardian
Greater Worcester Community Foundation starts $1M fund to combat climate change - Worcester Business Journal
2024 Power 100: Pete Dunn - Worcester Business Journal
Health assessment: Greater Worcester must improve housing, broadband, healthcare workforce - Worcester Business Journal
Trust of Mary Cocaine, Table Talk Pies matriarch, gives $4M to Greater Worcester Community Foundation - Worcester Telegram
NY agency head Peter Dunn new CEO of Greater Worcester Community Foundation - Worcester Telegram
After six months, Jim Ayres out as CEO of Greater Worcester Community Foundation - Worcester Telegram
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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 80 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
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 80 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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc
- What is Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc?
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Worcester, United States. We foster greater giving and impact for all of Worcester County.
- When was Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc founded?
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc?
- Peter Dunn serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
- Where is Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Worcester, MA, United States.
- What is Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042572276.
- What is Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.greaterworcester.org