Among the most powerful tools for achieving tax efficiency and community impact in this space for clients age 70½ and older is the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD.

As the baby boom generation ages, a rising number of business owners are selling their businesses. A survey by the Exit Planning Institute revealed that over 70% of business owners aged 50 or older planned to exit their businesses within the next ten years.

CFNCM’s Steve Adams and Meghan Maceiko spent an inspiring day at The Farm School in Athol, learning about its partnership with the Nipmuc community and its powerful work connecting youth to the land.

A full day of sessions, panels, and networking left 15 Massachusetts foundations energized and ready to bring new strategies to their communities.

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is proud to announce our Community Enrichment Grants supporting organizations that are strengthening civic life, expanding access to the arts, and creating opportunities for learning and connection across the region.

Through the Career Readiness and Educational Access grant program, the Community Foundation recently awarded LaunchSpace a $10,000 grant for its Creative Sector Engage Program.

Have you heard about the North Central MA Women’s Fund yet? It’s the first and ONLY endowed fund in North Central specifically to support women and girls in our community.

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts awarded nearly $140,000 to support 14 community health projects to benefit the Nashoba Valley region.

The Nashua River Watershed Association has, for 55 years, worked to protect the rivers and streams that are the lifelines of our communities.

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is pleased to announce $49,250 in grants to five area nonprofits working to advance racial equity and social justice in our region.

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is pleased to announce the awarding of $61,623 in organizational development grants to twelve area nonprofits.