Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts

Organization Overview

Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts is located in Springfield, MA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts generated $808.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $839.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $1,144,118. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WOMEN'S FUND PROVIDES GRANTS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL NONPROFITS AND THE WOMEN AND GIRLS OF WESTERN MASS. THE WOMEN'S FUND COMMISSIONS THE LATEST RESEARCH, LEVERAGES OUR CONVENING POWER, AND OUR KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL EFFORTS TOWARD GENDER EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT TO INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY AND ADVANCE WOMEN AND GIRLS. OUR WORK FOCUSES ON IMPROVING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR WOMEN AN D GIRLS; GIVING WOMEN AND GIRLS THE CONFIDENCE TO TAKE ON POSITIONS OF POWER AND LEADERSHIP; AND PROMOTING SAFETY AND FREEDOM FROM GENDER-BASED SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS, AND POWER DYNAMICS. WE DO ALL THIS BY NURTURING A THRIVING, DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WOMEN-AND GIRL-SERVING COMMUNITY TO BETTER ADVANCE GENDER AND RACIAL EQUITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES, AS MEASURED BY EXPENSES INCLUDE: GRANTMAKING THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO CREATE A CLIMATE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND DOES SO BY MAKING GRANTS TO WOMEN AND GIRL-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FOUR COUNTIES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. YOUNG WOMEN'S INITIATIVE THIS IS A SOCIAL JUSTICE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN FROM SPRINGFIELD IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS, AGED 16-24, IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THEIR OWN SUCCESS, EXPLORES SOLUTIONS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MOVEMENT BUILDING AND PHILANTHROPY. ECONOMIC SECURITY HUB A FORMAL COLLABORATION FOCUSED ON MARGINALIZED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS ALL THE RELATED AND INTERCONNECTED DETERMINANTS THAT CREATE OBSTACLES TO ECONOMIC SECURITY.


THE ORGANIZATION'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES, AS MEASURED BY EXPENSES INCLUDE: GRANTMAKING THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO CREATE A CLIMATE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND DOES SO BY MAKING GRANTS TO WOMEN AND GIRL-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FOUR COUNTIES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. YOUNG WOMEN'S INITIATIVE THIS IS A SOCIAL JUSTICE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN FROM SPRINGFIELD IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS, AGED 16-24, IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THEIR OWN SUCCESS, EXPLORES SOLUTIONS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MOVEMENT BUILDING AND PHILANTHROPY. ECONOMIC SECURITY HUB A FORMAL COLLABORATION FOCUSED ON MARGINALIZED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS ALL THE RELATED AND INTERCONNECTED DETERMINANTS THAT CREATE OBSTACLES TO ECONOMIC SECURITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Donna Haghighat
CEO
$120,282
Luzed Guzman
Vice President
$0
Leigh Rae
Co-President
$0
Lisa Ranghelli
Co-President
$0
Pia Kumar
Clerk
$0
Fung Chow
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $78,800
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$485,335
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$564,135
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $18,385
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $207,918
Net Income from Fundraising Events $14,500
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $808,253

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts has awarded $434,000 in support to 40 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Northampton, MA

PURPOSE: GRANT

$20,000

Northampton, MA

PURPOSE: GRANT

$20,000

ALIANZA DV SERVICES INC (FORMERLY WOMANSHELTERCOMPANERAS)

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Holyoke, MA

PURPOSE: GRANT

$16,000

ALIANZA DV SERVICES INC (FORMERLY WOMANSHELTERCOMPANERAS)

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Holyoke, MA

PURPOSE: GRANT

$16,000

NEW ENGLAND LEARNING CENTER FOR WOMEN IN TRANSITION (NELCWIT)

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Greenfield, MA

PURPOSE: GRANT

$15,000

ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER

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Pittsfield, MA

PURPOSE: GRANT

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Womens Fund Of Western Massachusetts has recieved totaling $517,373.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Massmutual Foundation Inc

Springfield, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$200,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$114,863
Massmutual Foundation Inc

Springfield, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$100,000
Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts

Springfield, MA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$53,790
Ms Foundation For Women Inc

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,135,848
Earnings$612,103
Other Expense-$223,622
Ending Balance$2,971,573

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