Community Foundation for MetroWest

**Our Mission** The Community Foundation for MetroWest improves the quality of life in 30+ MetroWest communities by providing financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, sharing essential data about our region to inform decision making, and partnering with donors to help guide and align their giving with the areas of greatest need in the community. **What We Do** Since 1995 we have been identifying areas where the needs are the greatest and implementing initiatives to address these needs. We focus on the outcome, are nimble, and adjust accordingly. - We **help donors** plan and carry out their charitable giving, whether they already know where they want to give or need assistance identifying local needs. - We **partner with others** across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, bringing a consistent and knowledgeable voice to critical civic issues. - We **manage funds** and for both donors and nonprofits, reducing administrative costs while increasing tax advantages. - We **provide resources and information** to the public to help shine a light on the strengths and challenges that face our communities in MetroWest. - We **offer programs** for individuals, youth and nonprofits to learn, grow and build skills to better serve our communities. **Three Rocks of CFMW** The Community Foundation for MetroWest is a community foundation that improves the quality of life in over 30 MetroWest communities—especially for our most vulnerable neighbors. **Relationships** Donors and nonprofits partner with the Foundation because they want confidence that their philanthropy will be directed when and where it is most needed in our community, and they’re looking for a true partner as they’re making decisions. Our deep relationships enable us to provide this. **Expertise** Donors and nonprofits partner with us because we have access to relevant information about MetroWest. They rely on our insights, data, analysis, and overall expertise about philanthropy in the MetroWest region. Our strategic approach helps people achieve their objectives. **Responsiveness** Donors and nonprofits value our responsiveness and ability to provide resources when and where the needs are the greatest.