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22 Giving Guide 2025 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. Mobilize the region's individual, family, and business philanthropy to elevate the quality of life in North Central Massachusetts. 2. Advance the economic wellness of residents of North Central Massachusetts by increasing their access to education and effective career development initiatives. 3. Enhance the vitality of North Central Massachusetts communities through local arts, culture, creativity, civic engagement, and community development. 4. Preserve, restore, and provide public access to the natural environment of the region and promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy, and services. 5. Advance the community health of residents in Nashoba Valley communities. 6. Support efforts by local nonprofit organizations to strengthen and improve their operational effectiveness. 7. Advance racial justice and equity in North Central Massachusetts by providing grants to nonprofit organizations that work to serve and empower communities of color and address systemic and institutional racism. 8. Support the creation of a childcare funding model that combines employer, employee and public sector contributions that will increase the supply and quality of childcare available to working families in North Central Massachusetts. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Individuals, families and businesses that want to understand the needs of our community, give as a family, streamline their giving and tax receipts, sell a company, or update their estate plans can contact Erin omason at ethomason@cfncm.org, or 978-345-8383. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES e Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals, families, and businesses to support the causes they care about. In addition to our many Donor Advised Funds, Designated Funds, Agency Funds, and Scholarship Funds, we also steward several strategic grantmaking initiatives focused on meeting critical needs across our region. Every year, the funding requests we receive through our competitive grant programs exceed our available resources by more than three to one. at means for every impactful project we support, there are many more we are unable to fund—despite their value to the community. Philanthropic contributions to the funds below enable us to say "yes" more oen and extend the reach of our shared mission. We invite you to join us in driving positive change by contributing to one or more of the following funds: Career Readiness & Educational Access - Invest in local talent by supporting education and training pathways that lead to family-sustaining careers. is fund prioritizes post- secondary education, workforce development, and other initiatives that help residents build brighter futures. Community Enrichment - is fund supports a vibrant and connected region by promoting arts, culture, community development, and civic engagement. Contributions foster creativity, resilience, and a sense of belonging across our towns and cities. Community Health (Nashoba Valley) - Focused specifically on the Nashoba Valley area, this fund strengthens local health outcomes through support for preventative care, mental health services, wellness programs, and other community health initiatives. Environmental Preservation & Animal Welfare - Help protect what makes North Central Massachusetts special. is endowed fund supports efforts to preserve natural landscapes, expand outdoor access, and ensure the humane treatment and care of domestic animals. North Central Massachusetts Racial Equity Fund - Advance equity by investing in organizations and initiatives that promote racial justice, inclusion, and opportunity. is fund helps address systemic barriers and fosters a stronger, more equitable region for all. Organizational Development - Nonprofits are the backbone of a thriving community. is fund supports local nonprofit organizations as they build capacity, enhance governance, and pursue long-term sustainability. North Central Mass Women's Fund - Supporting nonprofits operating in North Central Massachusetts to address a wide range of needs to empower women and girls to achieve their aspirations. Funding focused primarily on education, financial literacy, health, and community. To explore these giving opportunities and more, visit www.cfncm.org and click on DONATE, or contact Erin omason at ethomason@cfncm.org or 978-345-8383. Community Foundation of Nor© Central Massachuse¡s Stephen Adams President & CEO Will Aubuchon Aubuchon Hardware Board Chair William E. Aubuchon, IV, W.E. Aubuchon Company, Inc., CEO. Westminster, MA, Chair Steven Stone, Sterilite Corporation, Executive Vice President. Townsend, MA, Treasurer Leslie Garrison, Boxborough, MA, Vice Chair Stephen Adams, CFNCM, President. Recording Secretary Ben Urquhart, NEWW Inc. Vice President. Gardner, MA, Clerk BOARD MEMBERS Jay Drake, Royal Steam Heater, President. Gardner, MA Kimberly Ansin, Rally Sound, President, Ashburnham, MA Thomas F. Bagley, III, Anderson, Bagley & Mayo Insurance. Leominster, MA. Achla Bahl Madan, Minuteman Int'l. Fitchburg, MA. John Barrett, Attorney, Townsend, MA. Janet Chambers, Leominster, MA. Phil Richards, Financial Services Consultant, Sterling, MA. Mary Dean, Clinton Savings Bank, CEO. Clinton, MA. Jan Cochran, Groton, MA. David McKeehan, Westminster, MA. Allen Rome, Gloucester, MA 649 John Fitch Highway Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: (978) 345-8383 www.cfncm.org Full-time employees: 5 Annual Revenues: $6,000,000 Year founded: 2001 MISSION STATEMENT To improve the quality of life in North Central Massachusetts by: • providing donors with a convenient, effective, and informed platform from which to engage in impactful philanthropy; • facilitating impactful grant- making informed by measurable results; and • convening stakeholders around issues of importance to the residents of North Central Massachusetts SERVICE AREA North Central Massachusetts including Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Barre, Bolton, Clinton, Devens, Erving, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, New Salem, Orange, Pepperell, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Warwick, Wendell, Westminster and Winchendon. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 90% Private donors 5% Foundations 5% Other