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26 Giving Guide 2026 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts 649 John Fitch Hwy Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: (978) 345-8383 www.cfncm.org Employees: 6 Annual revenues: $50 million Year founded: 2001 MISSION STATEMENT Helping communities thrive through philanthropy by: • Leveraging our philanthropic assets to multiply their impact; • Providing donors with a convenient platform from which to engage in their philanthropy; • Being a trusted steward of our fundholders' philanthropy; and • Facilitating impactful grant-making informed by measurable results SERVICE AREA North Central Massachusetts including: Ashburnham; Ashby; Athol; Ayer; Barre; Bolton; Clinton; Devens; Erving; Fitchburg; Gardner; Groton; Harvard; Hubbardston; Lancaster; Leominster; 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%: Others FUTURE GOALS 1. Leverage our philanthropic assets to attract additional support for commu- nity needs and opportunities. 2. Mobilize individual, family, corpo- rate, and institutional philanthropy to improve the quality of life throughout North Central Massachusetts. 3. Deepen partnerships with donors, fundholders, nonprofits, and communi- ty leaders to address emerging opportu- nities and challenges across the region. 4. Expand strategic philanthropic advis- ing that connects charitable resources with high-impact initiatives and mea- surable community outcomes. 5. Strengthen the long-term sustain- ability and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations through grantmaking, capacity-building, and collaborative partnerships. 6. Invest in initiatives that expand educational opportunity, workforce development, and pathways to econom- ic mobility. 7. Support vibrant, healthy, and resilient communities by investing in arts and culture, community development, en- vironmental stewardship, and resident well-being. 8. Foster equitable access to philan- thropic resources and opportunities that help all communities across our 33-town region thrive. 9. Grow charitable assets and expand philanthropic participation to ensure enduring support for the communities of North Central Massachusetts. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Individuals, families, or businesses who want to improve life in our region, give as a family, streamline their giving and tax receipts, or update their estate plans can call Erin omason at ethomason@cfncm.org, or 978-345-8383 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES e Community Foundation hosts several funds that support work across North Central Massachusetts. To explore these giving opportunities, visit www.cfncm.org and click on DONATE. "What moves me is the leverage. We know these communities better than anyone, so we don't just give money away, we put it to work where it multiplies. That's the difference between charity and lasting impact, and it's why our Community Foundation matters to me." - William Aubuchon, Board Chair Stephen Adams President & CEO William Aubuchon Aubuchon Company, Inc., Board Chair William E. Aubuchon, IV, Aubuchon Company, Inc., CEO. Westminster, MA. Chair Steven Stone, Sterilite Corporation, Executive Vice President. Townsend, MA. Treasurer Leslie Garrison, Boxborough, MA. Vice Chair Alice von Loescke, Healthcare-Focused Philanthropy. Harvard, MA. Clerk Stephen Adams, CFNCM, President. Recording Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Jay Drake, Royal Steam Heater, President. Gardner, MA Ben Urquhart, CEO, NECC, Gardner, MA Thomas F. Bagley, III, Anderson, Bagley & Mayo Insurance. Leominster, MA. Achla Bahl Madan, Minuteman Int'l. Fitchburg, MA. John Barrett, Attorney, Townsend, MA. Phil Richards, Financial Services Consultant, Sterling, MA. Mary Dean, Clinton Savings Bank, CEO. Clinton, MA. David McKeehan, Westminster, MA. Migdalia Velez, Spanish American Center, Chair. Leominster, MA. Dr. Donna Hodge, Fitchburg State University, President, Fitchburg, MA. Kevin Johnston, Shirley MA Peter Stanton, Lancaster, MA. Worcester Business Journal Editor Emeritus