ANNUAL REPORT FY11. Making a Difference for Cambridge Together

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ANNUAL REPORT FY11

CCF YOU Making a Difference for Cambridge Together

WHO WE ARE

Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF) promotes local philanthropy to improve the quality of life for Cambridge residents of all ages and backgrounds. We partner with our donors to establish charitable funds, and each year we give $1 million in grants to more than 100 local agencies. We regularly assess community needs, provide many hours of technical assistance and training to nonprofits, and convene nonprofit, foundation, government, and business sectors to jumpstart solutions in the Cambridge community.



Donors contributing together through a community foundation have a powerful capacity to effect change.



JEFFREY POULOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATED GRANT MAKERS, AN ASSOCIATION OF NEW ENGLAND GRANT MAKERS

Summer in the City—Cambridge Arts Council

WORKING TO MAKE CAMBRIDGE DREAMS A REALITY Cambridge is a city rich in innovators and visionaries: people who dream a world as it could be and then make it so. Unraveling the human genome? A Cambridge resident led the way. Social networking? Invented here. Cambridge philanthropists also have a proud history: we were one of the first communities in the world to start what was at the time a new idea: a community foundation. Today, every person who lives or works in Cambridge benefits from the gifts of donors who put their dreams into action through the Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF). Our environment is cleaner, our arts more vibrant, our families better fed, our children more successful in school, our immigrant neighbors more able to speak English, and our elders more active because of CCF donors. In this era of reduced government resources, your community foundation is more important than ever. Each one of you who makes a gift or establishes a fund is an essential part of strengthening our Cambridge community in these difficult times. We can all be proud of what we have accomplished together this past year. Here are just a few highlights: j

For the first time, total CCF grants surpassed $1 million, reaching thousands of our neighbors in need.

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CCF gave grants to 22 programs addressing homelessness, hunger, and violence.

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Our annual appeal helped Baby U prepare young children to arrive at school ready to learn.

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An anonymous CCF donor provided funds for Cambridge’s first Climate Change Week.

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We started a technical assistance fund to help human service agencies struggling in this economy.

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As state funding dropped, CCF convened over 100 nonprofit leaders to identify service gaps and increase collaboration.

Please take a minute to read the stories of local residents you’ve helped with your gifts. We hope you’ll also enjoy learning about how your community foundation does its work: visiting and reviewing local agencies, making grants, bringing different sectors of the community together, helping donors establish named funds, and building an endowment for Cambridge. We take seriously the job of helping you make the most of your local giving. We’ll put your annual gift to work where it’s needed most this coming year and we invite you to consider creating a fund at CCF that will make an impact on an issue you care about. By partnering with CCF you can make a greater difference – only fitting for the big dreams for which Cantabrigians are known. Sincerely,

Richard Harriman, President

Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr., Executive Director

Richard Harriman

Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr.



For the first time, total CCF grants surpassed $1 million.



A SN APSHOT OF OUR COMMUN I T Y

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A SNAPSHOT OF OUR CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY Population: 105,162 Households: 44,032 Families: 17,420

Top 3 languages other than English spoken in homes j Spanish 6.5% j Chinese 4.5% j French/French Creole 4.4%

North Cambridge

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Cambridge Highlands

Individuals 5 and up who speak a language other than English at home 30.3%

Neighborhood 9 Strawberry Hill

Agassiz Neighborhood 10 Household Income Very Low & Low income: 30.9% Moderate income: 14.9% Higher income: 54.2%

or reduced lunch 43.5%

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The city’s Agenda for Children was instrumental in Cambridge being named as one of the country’s “100 best communities for young people” again.

Wellington/ Harrington

Mid-Cambridge 2

Riverside

Racial Diversity in Cambridge White: 66.6% Asian /Pacific Islander: 15.1% Black: 11.7% “Other” or 2 or more races: 6.6% Hispanic (any race): 7.6%

Housing Costs 2-bedroom rental apartment $2,650/month Cambridge Housing Authority waitlist for affordable rental housing reached 14,642 households.

Cambridge Public Schools Number of students 6,019 j Students who qualify for free j

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Cambridgeport 4

Area IV

East Cambridge

MIT/Area 2

Cambridge’s Baby University, a citywide

collaborative, works with parents of children birth to age 3 to enhance parenting skills and connect families to community services.

(1, 4, 5) U. S. Census as cited in City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Statistical Profile (2011). • (2) As calculated by HUD for the purposes of managing affordable housing programs and cited in City of Cambridge, MA Statistical Profile (2011). Very Low Income: 30% up to 50% of area median income; Moderate Income: >50% up to 80% of area median income; Higher Income: 80% or > of the area median income. • (3) Community Preservation Act Committee FY12 Allocations and Recommendations to the City Council (9/12/2011) • (6) MA Department of Education (12/10) as cited in City of Cambridge, MA Statistical Profile (2011).

FINDING A NEW START: CCF DONORS HELP ONE CANTABRIGIAN FIND HER HOME It’s hard to imagine, but the smallish basement-level rooms of Solutions at Work’s Clothing Exchange serve thousands of people—232 Cambridge families in June alone. Tara Riopelle, one of the five staff members who manage it all, says, “I wish people knew how many families actually come here. We do so much.” Tara is soft spoken, jokes easily with her colleagues, keeps pictures of her beautiful family of five on her desk, and has come farther than you could imagine to be here. When she was referred to the Exchange more than ten years ago, she was a newly homeless single mother, a survivor of domestic violence, pregnant, and desperate for ways to provide for her growing family. The Exchange gave her baby clothes— and, unexpectedly, a new community of support.

Tara started volunteering at the Exchange, learning the ropes as she was pulling together the other elements of her life: learning how to use a computer, finding help for a son with special needs, and moving out of the shelter. Although she’s now a paid employee, she continues to volunteer additional hours. “It’s like a family here,” she says, “And I want to give back to something I’ve gotten so much out of.”

Photo by Romana Vysatova

It was the start of her journey out of homelessness, made possible by grants to Solutions at Work from CCF’s donor advised and annual funds. These funds have helped countless others also leave homelessness behind.

OUR PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION

OUR PARTN ERSHI P I N ACTI ON

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Below is a road map of how we, together, make an important difference in Cambridge.

MAKE AN ANNUAL GIFT j j

Contributions of all sizes welcome Used immediately to address community needs



Contributing to building a stronger community where you live and work makes profoundly good sense. The benefits accrue not only to those most in need but also, in a broader sense, to those who give back.

ESTABLISH OR GIVE TO A NAMED FUND j j

Create a permanent legacy Support programs now and in the future



— Paul Lawrence, Harvard Business School Professor Emeritus

YOUR DONATIONS

(See page 34 for more information.)

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Assesses community needs Partners with the community and agencies to jumpstart solutions

GENERAL FUND Unrestricted Funds Field of Interest Funds Donor Advised Funds Corporate Advised Funds Designated Funds Scholarship Funds Private Foundation TransferS

CCF FUNDS

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Provides technical assistance and training to nonprofits of Cambridge

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE GRANTS j j

Agenda for Children Immigrant Initiative

COMMUNITY GRANTS Early Childhood Services Youth Services j Senior Services j Community Services j Emergency Outreach j Arts and the Environment j j

BUILD A STRONGER CAMBRIDGE

OUR PARTN ER SHIP IN ACTION

CCF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY Community Services

A Healthy Start—Supporting babies, preschoolers, and their families

A Welcoming Community—Ensuring access to services and resources for immigrants and underserved groups and individuals

Youth Services

Emergency OutreaCH

Opportunities for Children and Youth—Helping children grow into healthy, productive citizens

A Community that Cares—Addressing hunger, homelessness, and violence

Photo by Romana Vysatova

EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

Senior Services

Arts and the Environment

Support for Our Seniors—Offering services, activities, and volunteer opportunities

A Lively, Livable Community—Encouraging creativity, caring for our environment, and arts for all

Photo by Romana Vysatova

CCF and our donors focus grants on six areas vital to Cambridge:

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AGENDA FOR CHILDREN CCF has given $878,000 over the past ten years to help develop and implement innovative programs to ensure children enter school ready to learn and that they have stimulating out-of-school time programs. This year, a major grant helped increase the quality, accessibility, and participation rates in out-of-school programs. We also support the Agenda’s early literacy programs.

Over 600 Cambridge residents were on waiting lists for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes this year.





Nearly all the differences in achievement between poor and middle-class children are rooted in the inequities that young people experience outside the schoolhouse door: namely, before they begin kindergarten, and, once in school, during out-of-school time.

— The Learning Season: Executive Summary, Beth M. Miller, Ph.D.



IMMIGRANT INITIATIVE The Immigrant Initiative is CCF’s response to burgeoning waiting lists for English classes. Over the past three years, we have given $190,000 in grants to two community agencies to provide high-quality English classes and help newcomers participate fully in the educational, economic, and civic life of Cambridge. The initiative continued this year and showed high levels of student success in learning English.



CCF has a really strong sense of the community they serve. They’re the real deal. They’re very passionate about what they do. — Juan Vega, Centro Latino EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR



Photo by Romana Vysatova

CCF has identified two community needs of exceptional importance. To address these needs, we have committed larger grants for longer periods of time.



FOCUS OF OUR GRAN TS

CONCENTRATING ON GREATER NEEDS: STRATEGIC FUNDING INITIATIVES

CCF & YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CAMBRIDGE ONE GRANT AT A TIME This is more than a list of grants and charitable distributions: this is an inventory of hopes realized and dreams reached for, of large and small steps made toward our mutual goal of helping our neighbors. None of this could have been done without the generosity of our donors. CCF Grants and other Charitable Distributions Awarded: July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

Early Childhood Services

A Healthy Start—Supporting babies, preschoolers, and their families

FY11 Grants: $33,185 Agenda for Children: Literacy Initiative Associated Early Care and Education Baby University Cambridge-Somerville Early Intervention Child Care Resource Center Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. Families First Parenting Programs, Inc. Guidance Center: Preschool Team

Youth Services

Opportunities for Children and Youth—Helping children grow into healthy, productive citizens

FY11 Grants: $338,273 Adolescent Consultation Services Afterworks Agenda for Children: Out-of School-Time Initiative Associated Grant Makers— The Summer Fund

Belmont High School: Scholarship Award Boys and Girls Club of Middlesex County: Windsor Street Clubhouse Breakthrough Cambridge Cambridge Camping Association Cambridge Community Center Cambridge Community Services: City Links Cambridge Family and Children’s Service Cambridge Housing Authority: Work Force Cambridge Public Schools: Reading Faculty Award Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: Scholarship Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: Scholarship Award, Visual Arts Cambridge School Volunteers Cambridge Science Festival Community Charter School of Cambridge Guidance Center: Family After-School Program Harvard University: Scholarship Institute for Community Health (CHA)

Just-A-Start LEAP Self-Defense, Inc. (Girl’s LEAP) Mary Mohrer Peer Counselor Program Phillips Brooks House Association: Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program Science Club for Girls Teaching Philanthropy Fund Tutoring Plus of Cambridge, Inc. Young People’s Project Watertown High School: Scholarship

Senior Services

Support for Our Seniors—Offering services, activities, and volunteer opportunities

FY11 Grants: $153,830 Actor’s Shakespeare Project Agassiz Baldwin Community Cambridge At Home Cambridge Center for Adult Education Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) Cambridge Homes for Aged People Cambridge Senior Volunteer Clearinghouse

Tufts Health Plan Foundation– CCF Healthy Aging R.O.C.S. (Reaching Out to Cambridge Seniors) Matching Grant Program In FY11 $24,000 was granted to the following agencies: j Cambridge Council on Aging j Charles River Conservancy j Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. j Harvard Square Churches Meal Program j Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House j Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers j New England Center for Homeless Veterans j Sancta Maria’s Windsor House j Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

Photo by Romana Vysatova

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Cascap, Inc. Catholic Charities Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. Mount Auburn Hospital Paine Senior Services The Elizabeth Evarts de Rham Hospice SCM Community Transportation Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (formerly Youville Hospital) Visiting Nurse Association of Eastern Massachusetts VNA Care Network Windsor House Adult Day Health Programs



— GLORIA FRANQUI, CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER

Community Services

A Welcoming Community— Ensuring access to services and resources for immigrants and underserved groups and individuals

FY11 Grants: $255,772 Adbar Ethiopian Women’s Alliance Associated Grant Makers Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods Cambridge Community Center Cambridge Public Library Centro Latino, Inc. Centro Presente City of Cambridge

Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. Community Learning Center Community Legal Services and Counseling Center Council on Foundations East End House Executive Service Corps

Guidance Center Homeowner’s Rehab, Inc. Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) Meeting Place (Guidance Center) Temporary Care Services, Inc.

WBUR Wellmet Project WGBH Educational Foundation Women’s Educational Center, Inc.

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It’s great to work with a foundation that’s so invested in the health and vitality of its community.

G R AN TS

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Freelance Troupe

Pine Street Inn

Biogen Idec Foundation MicroGrants in Science Education For a third year, the Biogen Idec Foundation funded Micro-Grants in Science Education for teachers in public schools. FY11 grants totaling $28,000 were awarded to: j Breakthrough Cambridge j CRLS/Rindge School of Technical Arts j Graham and Parks Alternative School j Kennedy-Longfellow School j Prospect Hill Academy Charter School j Somerville High School j Weston High School

Emergency Outreach

A Community that Cares— Addressing hunger, homelessness, and violence

FY11 Grants: $120,160 AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (Youth on Fire) American Friends Service Committee-Material Assistance Program (MAP)

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) Bread & Jams, Inc. (Eliot Community Health Services) Bridge Fund of Massachusetts, Inc. Bridge Over Troubled Waters CASPAR Catholic Charities St. Patrick’s Shelter Community Servings Emerge, Inc. (Counseling and Education to Stop Domestic Violence) Family-to-Family Project Food For Free Committee Greater Boston Food Bank Heading Home Homeless Empowerment Project/Spare Change HomeStart, Inc. On the Rise, Inc. Outdoor Church of Cambridge Pine Street Inn Shelter Legal Services Foundation Solutions At Work Web of Benefit, Inc.

Arts and the Environment

A Lively, Livable Community— Encouraging creativity, caring for our environment, and arts for all

FY11 Grants: $104,291 Beyond the 4th Wall Expression Theater Boston Symphony Orchestra Cambridge Youth Project Cambridge Art Association Cambridge Arts Council Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center Cambridge Performance Project Charles River Conservancy CitySprouts, Inc. Community Art Center, Inc. Freelance Players Green Decade Cambridge Green Streets Initiative Grow Native Massachusetts Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary Jaradoa Theater

Longy School of Music Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre (Ballet Theatre of Boston, Inc.) North Cambridge Family Opera Company Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center: Culture for Kids Program Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston Tunefoolery Concert Ensembles/ North Charles, Inc. Underground Railway Theater

Cambridge/Agassiz/ Harvard Community, Culture, and Recreation Fund In FY11 $39,397 was granted to the following agencies: j Agassiz Baldwin Community j Cambridge Community Center j Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) j East End House j Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) j Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF PHILANTHROPY: A FAMILY APPROACH TO GIVING The lovely family portrait you see here? That was no easy feat. If you ask Joe (13) how many sports he plays, he says casually, “all of them.” Tim (15) is constantly in a play. Pete coaches. Deb volunteers. And while all this activity can make it tough to get the whole family in the same place at the same time, she says, “We’re really enmeshed in the community—it feels good.” Deb was raised by a mother who believed deeply in giving back to the community, and it’s a value she’s tried hard to pass on to her own kids. Whenever Joe or Tim get gifts of money, they’re encouraged to spend or save some and to donate the rest.

Joe’s experience with an urban hockey coaching program opened his eyes to the gulf of opportunity in Cambridge. Some of the kids had never laced on skates and couldn’t begin to afford equipment on their own. He is excited they now have a chance to play. “We helped them out,” he says, “and now they’re on my team.” To engender a lifelong interest in philanthropy in her children, Deb set up a fund in their name at CCF.

Photo by Romana Vysatova

To engender a lifelong interest in philanthropy in her children, Deb set up a fund in their name at CCF. The boys remember Bob Hurlbut coming to their house to talk to them about what a named fund meant. Through community theater, team sports, and planting school gardens, they’ve seen what it means for people from all walks of life to work together.

CARING FOR CAMBRIDGE’S CHILDREN: CCF PUTS DONORS’ GIFTS TO GOOD USE After a long day at Salem Willows, the most hyped field trip of the season for kids at the Cambridge Community Center’s Summer Program, you’d think Amaree would be worn out. But the five year old’s infectious energy keeps him bouncing around, playing with toys and found objects, drawing shark pictures, and generally keeping his mom plenty busy. Antoinette—Netty, to the dozens of children she works with each day—handles Amaree with patience and good humor. Those traits stand her in good stead with the boisterous crowds who come to the Center for after-school programs, and for the affordable, activity-packed summer day camp. CCF supports the Center with grants from the J. Jonas Fund and others like it. In fact, nearly 40 percent of CCF grants go to programs for children and youth. In 1994, Antoinette thought she was just helping out for a little while at the Center— she “helped out” for nine years. Now, after a break of a few years, coming back has been like coming home. “Everyone would stop and hug me and say, ‘Oh, you came back!’…There’s such a sense of family.” She feels the neighborhoods served by the Center receive not just a service, but a support network. “If a family is going through a hard time, the Center will be there for them. We don’t send someone away because a parent can’t afford it—we want to keep those kids!” Amaree, for his part, seems to never want to leave. When asked to pick a favorite field trip from the center, he considers for a long while; then, very seriously, says “I liked the rolling skating the best.” A group of passing friends call out for him to join them, and he’s off and running.

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APPLYING FOR GRANTS Nonprofit 501(c)(3) agencies seeking grants should visit the Foundation’s website www.cambridgecf.org for proposal guidelines. Applications must be received by October 1 for fall consideration and by April 1 for spring consideration. In addition to these regular fall and spring grant cycles j The Foundation may issue requests for proposals for special grants. j Applications for the Sheila Gamble Fund, the Americo J. Francisco Charity Fund, and/or the Americo J. Francisco Elder’s Fund are by invitation only. j The Cambridge Agassiz Harvard (CAH) Fund has the following deadlines: September 9; January 13; and April 13. The CAH Fund supports innovative and sustainable pilot projects, as well as the strengthening of organizational capacity. Projects that foster collaboration among nonprofits are encouraged. If interested in applying to the fund, please contact CAH administrator, Phoebe Sinclair, at [email protected] or (617) 349-6287 x10. We encourage nonprofit agencies serving Cambridge to keep us informed of their current contact information so we can let them know about funding opportunities. Annual Report Credits Design: One Visual Mind; Writers: Marjorie Gove, Margaret E. Collins; Editors: Satori Bailey, Kathy Fitzgerald, Gwyn Gallagher; Printing: Signature Printing and Consulting; Photography: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center; Boys and Girls Club of Middlesex County; Bridge Over Troubled Waters; Cambridge Arts Council; Cambridge Camping Association; Cambridge Community Center; Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC); Cambridge Health Alliance; Centro Latino; Margaret E. Collins; CitySprouts; Community Learning Center; Community Servings; East End House; Freelance Troupe; Frisoli Youth Center; Gwyn Gallagher; Randy H. Goodman; The Guidance Center; Kate Hallen; Donna Knight; Pine Street Inn; Lizzie de Rham; Solutions at Work; STEPS; VNA; Romana Vysatova; Youth on Fire.

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center—Walk for Change

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO MAKE A GREATER DIFFERENCE CCF has a long and rich history of bringing people and institutions together to improve life in Cambridge. Here are some of our major collaborations in FY11. Tuesday Talk Series

Technical Assistance Partnership

Lecture Series on Early Childhood

To keep abreast of how local human services are affected by the economy, CCF annually brings together more than 100 local nonprofit leaders to talk about challenges and share solutions. CCF gains knowledge of changing needs as well as insight into ways to support local services strategically and creatively.

CCF and ESC of New England formed a partnership that provides capacity-building services, consultation, and technical assistance to strengthen nonprofits in Cambridge during this period of reduced government funding and increased demand.

Roundtable Discussions: School and Out-of-School Time

CCF has been a partner in the Agenda for Children since its inception in 1997. The Agenda brings together the library, schools, human services, police, Cambridge Health Alliance, CCF, community-based organizations, businesses, and residents to ensure that the city’s children are healthy and successful in school and live in a strong community.

Co-sponsored with The Guidance Center, the series kicked off with a talk about new and innovative practices in early childhood development. The featured speaker was Joshua Sparrow, M.D., director of special initiatives at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center, supervisor for outpatient psychiatry services at Children’s Hospital Boston, and assistant professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School.

CCF coordinated discussions between outof-school time (OST) leaders and Dr. Jeffrey Young, Cambridge school superintendent, about the strengths and challenges of the critical partnership between the schools and after-school programs. The superintendent and the OST directors welcomed the opportunity to work together for the good of all Cambridge students.

Site Visits to Cambridge-Serving Agencies To sharpen understanding of local services and make wiser grants, CCF visits Cambridge-serving agencies. CCF staff and overseers visited 88 agencies this year.

Agenda for Children

Through its Literacy Initiative and Outof-School-Time Initiative, the Agenda has helped children enter school ready to learn and participate in stimulating out-of-schooltime programs. The Agenda has attracted national recognition and continues to break new ground. CCF has contributed more than $878,000 to the Agenda over the past ten years.

Kendall Community Group Kendall Square businesses, MIT, and three nonprofit human service providers form a business-community collaboration to support Cambridge youth living in Area IV. The nonprofits provide programs that help youth build basic skills and self-esteem while the business partners provide financial, technical, volunteer, and in-kind support. CCF is the fiscal agent, convener, and a core member of this innovative collaboration.

Cambridge Funders CCF convenes and sets the agenda for Cambridge Funders, a group of about 30 funders* representing Cambridge’s private and corporate foundations, universities, banks, and business associations. The funders stay sensi-

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Cambridge’s Aging in Community CCF attends quarterly networking meetings that bring together local organizations and cooperatives that are working to help elders remain in the homes they love so they can age in place.

Homeless Services Planning Committee (HSPC) HSPC brings together service providers, homeless and formerly homeless persons, representatives from city government, and

other interested parties. CCF attends monthly meetings to identify and address service-related needs and obstacles to effective service delivery.

English Works CCF participates in English Works, a statewide advocacy coalition of immigrant community leaders, businesses, unions, civic leaders, educators, and advocates working towards a Commonwealth that fully integrates immigrants into the fabric of our economy, communities, and shared civic life.

Networking Event Planning Team CCF collaborates with city agencies to hold training and networking events on diverse cultural practices among families in Cambridge. The city’s Community Engagement Team initiated this project to enhance human service workers’ ability to reach and engage underserved families.

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I value CCF as a convener of thought leadership in the community. — David Waters, CEO, Community Servings

CCF is a pillar of the Cambridge community. — Christine Guarino, FORMERLY WITH THE Guidance Center

Photo by Randy H. Goodman

* Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. / Associated Grant Makers / Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods / Bank of America Merrill Lynch / Biogen Idec Foundation / Boston Private Bank & Trust Company / Cambridge Chamber of Commerce / Cambridge College / Cambridge Community Foundation / Cambridge Department of Human Services / Cambridge Health Alliance / Cambridge Innovation Center / Cambridge Local First / Cambridge Savings Bank / Cambridge Trust Company / Central Square Business Association / Citibank / Citizens Bank / Charles Stark Draper Laboratory / East Cambridge Business Association / East Cambridge Savings Bank / EMC Corporation / Forest City Development / Genzyme, Inc. / Harvard Square Business Association / Harvard University / IBM / Kendall Square Association / Leader Bank N.A. / Lesley University / Longy School of Music / MassBioEd Foundation / Microsoft / MIT Federal Credit Union / MIT Office of Government & Community Relations / Nellie Mae Foundation / Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research Inc. / NSTAR / People’s United Bank / Santander / Social Innovation Forum / Tufts Health Plan Foundation / Vertex Pharmaceuticals / Volpe National Transportation / Albert O. Wilson Foundation, Inc.

COM MUN I T Y LEADERSHIP

tive to challenges and effective initiatives in the community through discussions.

Many Helping Hands: Cambridge MLK Day of Service

N AMED FUN DS

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BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CAMBRIDGE WITH US You can work with us to create a lasting legacy for our community, a legacy that will contribute to the quality of life in Cambridge now and into the future. The funds listed below are a testament to our donors’ dedication to our community. Through named funds, their generosity will be felt by generations to come. This list provides the dates the funds were created and, most important, the dreams they embody. Unless otherwise noted, our funds provide grants in support of a range of issues and projects. Funds are grouped by year-end market value. If you would like to join us, please turn to page 34 where you will learn how to set up your own fund.

Group I – $1 million and up Cambridge Community Foundation Leadership Fund (2002) A generous anonymous donor established this fund with an initial grant of $500,000 to support operational costs as well as CCF’s community leadership work. The donor then challenged us to raise $500,000 on our own, which the donor matched with an additional $500,000, for total funding of $1.5 million. This fund allows us to have a professional, paid staff so CCF can operate efficiently and effectively. In the 18 years since we hired our first staff member, we have been able to increase our annual charitable distributions from $240,000 to more than $1 million. This fund also allows us to take a leading role in building partnerships to improve services to elders, youth, and the homeless as well as supporting

the arts and the environment. We welcome additional donations to this fund.

Leadership Fund Donors: Walter and Rena Abelmann Dr. Betty S. Bardige Elizabeth Bartle and David Boghossian Sallie Bass The Estate of G. d’Andelot Belin Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Berlin Judge and Mrs. Levin H. Campbell Alfred and Fay Chandler Louise and Loring Conant Roann Costin and Jim Bailey Elizabeth and Casimir de Rham Nancy Dearman and John Kotter Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Mrs. Sarah C. Doering Francis H. Duehay and Jane Lewis Helen Edmonds and Andrew Pesek Katya Fels Smyth G. David Forney, Jr.

Paul Gallagher Nan Haar Richard A. Harriman and Kristen Wainwright Sigmund Herzstein Mr. and Mrs. Melville T. Hodder Richard and Priscilla Hunt Bob and Nancy Hurlbut Virginia L. Kahn Paul and Martha Lawrence Fund Hans and Herta Loeser Jay W. Lorsch Geneva T. Malenfant Richard and Mary McAdoo Earl and Victoria McEvoy Priscilla J. McMillan Daniel Meltzer and Ellen Semonoff Joseph R. Moore III and Annette LaMond John and Ellen Moot Helen F. Moulton Kate and Brian Murphy Lucy L. Murray-Brown Mary Newmann Daniel A. Phillips



I established an unrestricted fund at CCF because I trusted their grant-making committee to decide where grants from my fund would go. They’re in every corner of the community and they know where the needs are greatest. — Nan Haar, retired child psychologist



Frank B. Porter, Jr. Harold I. and Frances G. Pratt Patricia and Herbert Pratt The Charlotte Rabb Memorial Fund Dr. and Mrs. Peter B. Randolph Joseph V. Roller II Ann and Jim Roosevelt Karen Rosenkrantz and Cox Terhorst Julie and Alex Sagan Daniel and Prudence Steiner Stevenson Family Charitable Trust

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Americo J. Francisco Charity Fund (2001) In keeping with Mack Francisco’s interest in building community and individual hope where people are most at risk in Cambridge and beyond, this fund supports programs in education, elder care, emergency response, health, human services, immigrant services, and volunteerism.

Americo J. Francisco Elder’s Fund for East Cambridge (2001) Cambridge seniors of limited resources facing emergency needs benefit from this fund. A lifelong resident of East Cambridge, Mack Francisco always found time in his busy life as a contractor and developer to help neighbors in need, especially elders. This fund continues his care through gifts to senior service agencies.

The Sheila Gamble Fund (1997) A permanent source of support for those in need and for ongoing work in education, environmental protection, health, and women’s issues, this fund reflects the donor’s belief that “If we choose to live and work in Cambridge, we should give

back what we can, in every way we can, in order to strengthen the community.” Sheila Gamble Cook, former director of the Women’s Job Counseling Center and a long-time Cambridge resident, community activist, and champion of participatory government, established her fund with a gift of $2.6 million.

N AMED FUN DS

Nan and William Stone Charles and Frances Webb Cornelia B. Wheeler Ann and Mead Wyman Anne Cabot Wyman Geraldine Zetzel Anonymous (3)

Ruth and Edith Lindblom Fund (1991) Ruth and Edith were devoted to the betterment of Cambridge. Ruth was employed by the Harvard Square Unitarian Church and Edith worked in social services.

The Parmenter Fund (1916) John Parmenter, a farmer who invested well with the Harvard Trust Company, created his scholarship fund to help deserving Harvard undergraduates.

Group II— $250,000 to $999,999 Judge Charles Almy Fund (1952) Judge Almy, interested in children’s needs and services, established this unrestricted fund. His daughter-inlaw, Elizabeth G. Almy, later added to the fund.

Horace O. Bright Fund (1986) One of our founders, Horace Bright established his fund creatively with a 20-year annuity.

THE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES the life and legacy of long-time resident and CCF trustee, Casimir de Rham, Jr., who passed away this year. Tirelessly active and generous-hearted, Casie worked hard to strengthen his community. Bob Hurlbut, CCF executive director, praises Casie’s willingness to share his knowledge of the city, wise counsel, and views on grant impact. Jim Dwinell, Casie’s friend and former fellow trustee of the Foundation, says, “He had a mind like a trap, with good sense and fair judgment.” Casie and his wife Elizabeth (affectionately known as “Wiz”) truly believed in the value of giving back. Wiz was a longtime volunteer and advocate for hospice. Together they established the Casimir and Elizabeth de Rham Fund at CCF. Casie and Wiz will be greatly missed by all of us privileged to work by their side.

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RBS04 Fund (2004)

N AMED FUN DS

This fund supports child mental health and music education.

Group III – $100,000 to $249,999 Richard H. and Amy L. Bird Fund (2002) With this fund, the Bird Family hoped to strengthen CCF’s ability to respond to the needs of those most at risk.

The Cambridge Public Library Fund (1998)

The Diane Bushner Memorial Scholarship at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and The Diane Bushner Memorial Teacher Recognition Grant (2004) Diane Bushner was an inspired teacher of reading teachers; her mother established this memorial fund to honor Diane’s passionate commitment to reading and its life-giving impact. The scholarship is awarded to two graduating Cambridge Rindge and Latin seniors who after working with their Reading Recovery teacher have excelled academically and increased their love of reading. The teacher recognition grant rewards a reading teacher for talent, teaching, and a commitment to reading.

Cambridge Art Association Fund (2000) The Cambridge Art Association’s endowment fund supports CAA, which fosters interest in the fine arts and crafts in Cambridge and surrounding communities. Through exhibits, lectures, workshops, classes, and a sales and rental program, the Association supports emerging and developing artists and reaches out with programs that enrich the quality of community life.

Cambridge/Agassiz/Harvard Community, Culture, and Recreation Fund (2005) This fund was created to enhance the quality of life in the Agassiz Baldwin community and in Cambridge by supporting programs for children, teens, families, and seniors. It grew out of collaboration between Harvard University and

the Agassiz Baldwin community in response to planned construction of academic facilities next to the Agassiz neighborhood. This $1 million fund will be spent over roughly two decades. Application information on page 15.

Stanley Lawton Fund (1986) Stanley Lawton, who served as CCF president for 11 years, established this fund through a bequest.

John R. Moot Fund (2008) John Moot, co-founder of the Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods and long-time Cambridge activist, established this fund to support shared infrastructure for nonprofit social service agencies serving Cambridge.

The Trustees of the Cambridge Public Library established this fund to enhance traditional basic library services, complementing funding from the City and Commonwealth. The fund supports the acquisition of special book collections, outreach literacy programs, new information technologies, and new initiatives to meet the community’s library needs. This fund encourages additional contributions. Also part of this fund are: MANUEL ROGERS SR. CENTER FUND (2004)

The Manuel Rogers Sr. Center for Portuguese Culture at the Valente Branch Library, which houses Portuguese language materials and hosts Portuguese cultural programs, is supported by this fund established by the family and friends of Manuel Rogers Sr.

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Edwin and Suzanne Weiland created this fund to honor their daughter’s lifelong love of books. Pat was a graduate of Smith College and had a great capacity for love— of books, art, poetry, family, and friends—and a wonderful way with words to express that love.

Cambridge Trust Company Customers’ Fund (1996) CCF strengthens the well-being of the Cambridge community with the help of this fund endowed by the Cambridge Trust Company in appreciation of its customers and of Cambridge. The bank contributes annually to its fund. See page 25.

careful follow-through are central to the grant’s success.

Alfred Della Paolera Scholarship (1996) This scholarship is awarded to graduating Watertown High School seniors whose records are distinguished by hard work, attention to personal and academic potential, and good citizenship. Alfred Della Paolera endowed his fund as a tribute to his parents, Marcellino and Amalia Della Paolera, who immigrated to this country in 1912. The scholarship honors the Della Paolera’s belief in the value of hard work and education.

Head Of The Charles Regatta® Fund (1998)

This fund was established by a bequest from Louise M. Chamberlain. Half the fund’s income supports our discretionary grants, and the other half is distributed to Cambridge Homes, Mt. Auburn Hospital, and Paine Senior Services.

CCF is one of the organizations that benefit from the Head Of The Charles Regatta®’s charity program, in which the first 50 participating rowers who raise a minimum of $1,250 for HOC charities gain entry into the event of their choice. This fund has given some of its grants to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School rowing program.

Children’s Fund (1999)

J. Jonas Fund (1993)

The Chamberlain Fund (1964)

Langdon Wheeler and Katherine Metcalfe, deeply committed to the protection and nurture of children, established this fund to strengthen CCF’s work on behalf of Cambridge’s children, particularly where interagency cooperation and

This fund supports innovative programs that provide care and stimulate development of children, from infants through adolescents. In 1999, the anonymous donor added significantly to this fund.

Theodora Keith Fund (1994) Theodora Keith, a native Cantabrigian with degrees from Radcliffe College and MIT, established this fund with a bequest.

Group IV – $50,000 to $99,999 Walter F. Earle Fund (1955) Walter Earle was the founder of the Cambridge Foundation in 1916, president and director of the Harvard Trust Company for many years, and an influential leader in Cambridge.

Nan Haar Fund (2001) Nan Haar, a former CCF overseer and long-time mental health professional, initiated this fund to assist agencies addressing the needs of our citizens. This fund was enlarged with an additional major gift in 2008.

Henry Hall Fund (1987) Henry Hall, deeply committed to the Cambridge area, left a significant bequest to CCF.

Mary Mohrer Peer Counselors Fund (1995) This fund supports the Mary Mohrer Peer Counselor program at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS), which trains students to mentor other students. The fund was established by Mary Mohrer’s friends to recognize her work assisting WWII refugees from

Germany and Austria and her volunteer work at CRLS’s College and Career Counseling Center, which helps first- and second-generation Americans.

Alan Steinert Fund (1969) This fund carries on the legacy of Alan Steinert, who gave a lifetime of service to Cambridge as a director of the Cambridge Foundation and Harvard Trust Company, and president of the Eastern Company.



Establishing a charitable gift annuity with CCF was a win-win way of giving. It allowed me to make a significant gift to CCF and at the same time enjoy a steady annuity income.



— Patricia R. Pratt

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The Patricia Weiland Stavely Memorial Book Fund (2002)

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A.M. Sturges and W.K. Sturges Funds (1998) Both funds were given by the Sturges family in memory of their parents. Alice Morris Sturges Fund

This fund helps financially needy families caring at home for a developmentally disabled child or young adult. The fund helps pay for services such as home care, respite care, and educational assistance. Walter Knight Sturges Fund

This fund annually recognizes students, and occasionally teachers, at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School who have demonstrated talent and commitment in the field of visual arts or visual arts teaching.

Synectics, Inc. Fund (1996) In appreciation of Cambridge, the partners and employees of Synectics, Inc., now Synecticsworld, Inc., created this fund to address unmet needs. Synecticsworld also contributes professional and technical services that strengthen local agencies. Their employees add to this fund annually.

The Detlev and Dorothy Vagts Fund (1997) Detlev and Dorothy Vagts endowed this fund in appreciation and support of our attention to programs that enhance equity and fair play in the community.

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George E. Wilson Campers Fund (1999) This fund sends Cambridge children to overnight summer camp, in recognition of George Wilson’s interest in the young people of our city. The East Cambridge Savings Bank created this fund to honor his 15 years as president and more than 35 years of service and communitybuilding. The bank adds to the fund each year.

Group V — $20,000 to $49,999 The Carol and Sherwood Bain Fund (1999) In establishing this fund to strengthen the work of CCF, the Bains explained, “We are grateful for our 50 years in Cambridge, a city of wonderful diversity and remarkable tolerance, and one enriched by our colleges and universities.”

served residents of Cambridge. The Biogen Idec Foundation strives to improve the quality of people’s lives and contribute to the vitality of the communities where it operates.

Biogen Idec Foundation Micro-Grants in Science Education Fund (2008) This fund gives micro-grants that help teachers teach science in a way that sparks the imagination and enthusiasm of youth in local schools. The Biogen Idec Foundation set up their program to support innovative ways of promoting science literacy and encouraging young people to consider science careers.

The Arthur L. and Geneva T. Malenfant Fund (2004)

Sallie Bass gave this fund to support CCF’s mission and grantees. An honorary overseer and past president of the Foundation, she was one of the creative and driving forces behind CCF’s growth and visibility.

This fund was established to give children in need the opportunity for a healthy, supportive environment. It was initially created in memory of Arthur Malenfant by his family, friends, and colleagues. When Geneva (a long-time CCF Overseer) died, her family added her name to honor her commitment to children and Cambridge.

Ralph and Beryl B. Beatley Fund (1992)

Patricia and Herbert W. Pratt Fund (1991)

Sara M. Bass Fund (1991)

The Beatleys contributed in support of services to children and adolescents. Beryl Beatley added to their fund through a generous bequest.

Biogen Idec Foundation Fund for Cambridge (1999) Biogen Idec created this fund to address challenges facing under-

Given to strengthen CCF’s responsiveness and innovative grant making, especially in art and music education, this fund was established by the Pratts, long-time supporters of the Foundation. Patricia was president of CCF and continues as an honorary overseer.

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Dr. Robert C. Reid Fund (1994) A lifelong advocate in the mental health field, Robert Reid was an active CCF overseer, a leader of our development efforts, and a guiding force in the reorganization of our administrative structure. Through his efforts, CCF has become a more effective catalyst of change and builder of cooperation among agencies.

J. Preston Rice Memorial Fund (1993) Created by the family of J. Preston Rice, this fund provides services to Cambridge’s low-income immigrant population.

Rindge School of Technical Arts Fund (2002) This fund was established to help the Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA) assist students preparing for careers for which RSTA offers training. The first gift came from a dinner honoring Julia Child.

First conceived by Larry Aaronson, a history teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, this fund honors progressive education and supports projects of Cambridge public high school graduates working to promote social justice. This fund encourages additional contributions.

Anne Longfellow Thorp Fund (1991) The granddaughter of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Anne Thorp was a long-time teacher at the Shady Hill School and a generous supporter of Cambridge social services.

Anonymous Funds (1) Gift Annuities Sara M. Bass Patricia and Herbert Pratt Dr. Robert C. Reid

Group VI — $5,000 to $19,999 Agassiz Neighborhood Council Tree Fund (2005) Given by Harvard University, this funds tree planting in the Agassiz neighborhood.

BankBoston Fund (1999) As CCF’s co-trustee, BankBoston, now Bank of America Merrill Lynch, created this fund to partner with us and the Cambridge community in supporting youth, education, and economic development.

Paul R. Corcoran Fund (1987)

Anne H. and Dwight E. Harken Fund (1999)

Paul Corcoran was owner of Corcoran Brothers Stores and an early CCF trustee.

The Harkens were actively involved in many Cambridge organizations, including Radcliffe College, the Window Shop, Harvard University, and Mount Auburn Hospital, where Dr. Harken established its first intensive care unit. Their children and friends established this fund to continue the Harkens’ spirit of positive change.

Casimir and Elizabeth de Rham Fund (1998) The de Rhams established this fund to support our work, especially with human service agencies. The de Rhams were lifelong Cambridge residents and members of boards of educational, health, and charitable organizations. Casie was a longtime CCF Overseer.

Leo H. Dworsky Fund (1992) A former CCF overseer, Leo Dworsky established his fund to invigorate the work of the Foundation.

Mrs. Marion Eiseman Fund (1991) Marion’s generosity, wise counsel, and love of Cambridge inspired our work throughout her many years as overseer, president, and honorary overseer of CCF. This fund reflects her belief in CCF’s ability to lead and inspire hope.

The Eleanor Balkind Friedman Fund (1998) Given by a daughter, this fund supports grants to environmental, educational, and human service programs. It honors Eleanor Balkind Friedman’s appreciation of natural beauty and her commitment to community service, social justice, and public schools.

Val Hinderlie Scholarship Fund (1995) Established in Val’s memory by her family, friends, and associates, this fund assists individuals who change careers to pursue a child care profession, as Val herself did.

The Geoconda and Joseph H. King Fund (1998) Diana Barrett created this fund in honor of her parents to encourage collaboration and the sharing of resources and talents among human service providers.

Ruth W. Motherwell Fund (1985) Ruth Motherwell’s bequest was in memory of her father, Joseph Motherwell, an executive for Ashton Valve Company and a director of Harvard Trust Company.

The Sarah Hope Moulton Fund (1998) This fund provides financially needy families with direct support for a disabled child they are caring for at home. Helen F. Moulton, a

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After my parents died, I wanted to recognize them by establishing funds in their names that make a difference on issues they cared about. Our family members contribute regularly to the funds, recommend grants, and receive updates on how the fund has helped people.

Social Justice Works! The Aaronson Fund (2007)

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Open Software Foundation Fund (1992) The Open Software Foundation established this fund to support direct community services.

Charlotte and Irving W. Rabb Fund (1999) Charlotte and Irving Rabb created their fund because they “have great confidence in the manner in which the Cambridge Community Foundation supports worthy philanthropic endeavors. It is particularly gratifying to note the consideration given to our greatest concern—the health, education, and welfare of our youth.”

Special Fund (1999) Created anonymously by a CCF overseer, this fund allows CCF’s president, executive director, and Distribution Committee chair to act quickly in the face of compelling needs that cannot wait until the next distribution cycle. Funds may be used to strengthen CCF’s administration or its work in the community.

Teaching Philanthropy Fund (2001) This fund was given anonymously to encourage CCF’s work educating donors and interested Cantabrigians, young and old, in the value, ways, and possibilities of philanthropy.

Timothy and Joseph Traversy Fund (2001) This fund was given by a Cambridge mother to honor her sons and encourage their interest in philanthropy, particularly toward low-income or homeless children and families, Cambridge libraries, and literacy. See page 13.

Tufts Health Plan Foundation–CCF Healthy Aging R.O.C.S. Matching Grant Fund (2010) Tufts Health Plan Foundation gave funding, matched by us, for grants that promote healthy aging in Cambridge.

Tufts Health Plan Fund (2006)

throughout her life. She brought clear thinking and strategic action to CCF as an overseer and board president.

Albert O. Wilson Fund (1987) Albert Wilson was a lifelong resident of Cambridge who invested in its growth and development. This fund was established in his memory and increased by the Albert O. Wilson Foundation as an expression of faith in CCF’s work and in Cambridge as a city attractive to a broad range of businesses and people.

Tufts Health Plan established this fund to improve community health.

Gift Annuities

Eleanor Roberta Walker Scholarship Fund (2000)

Bequests

Given by her nieces, this scholarship is awarded to graduates of Belmont High School who plan to pursue careers in elementary education. The fund honors Eleanor Walker’s 41 years of inspiring teaching in the elementary schools of Belmont.

Cambridge resident, community volunteer, and poet, Maurice Anderson has included CCF in his will to establish the Emergency Outreach Maurice L. Anderson Fund. The fund will address hunger, homelessness, and violence, reflecting Maurice’s abiding belief in the ability of people to improve their lives.

Cornelia Balch Wheeler Fund (2005) Connie Wheeler loved Cambridge and its people. Her fund is unrestricted but aims to assist volunteers and make possible our leadership by building partnerships in the community. Connie was the second woman elected city councilor, and her civic activities lasted

of our executive director. From his long career in public policy analysis, Stephen has a deep appreciation for strategic planning and analysis, and he knowledgeably chose to support similar planning and review at the Foundation.

Barbara Rimbach Maurice L. Anderson

Stephen J. Fitzsimmons

Longtime Cambridge resident and supporter of CCF, Stephen Fitzsimmons has included us in his will to establish the Strategic Sustainability Challenge Fund, which will support the work and leadership

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ENSURING MAXIMUM IMPACT: A CORPORATE DONOR PARTNERS WITH CCF Joseph Roller (“Joe,” as he insists with a firm handshake) has been at the helm of Cambridge Trust Company for just over a decade. He and the institution share a commitment to customers, employees, and community that has guided philanthropy at the bank since its founding in 1890. Even through the recent bruising economy, Cambridge Trust has refused to scale back its giving. It’s important, Joe believes, to fight the instinct to withdraw in tough times. “The challenge for us all is, how can we do more?” The bank’s relationship with CCF dates to the “early, early days,” so when Cambridge Trust wanted to establish a fund to honor its customers and support the community, the Foundation was a natural choice.

“One of the benefits of donating to an organization like the Foundation is that you have a way of keeping tabs—are funds going to those who need them? Are they being used in a constructive way?” CCF is able to direct resources where the need is greatest, while welcoming participation, feedback, and grant recommendations from Cambridge Trust. Hearing success stories from programs supported by the Foundation has been uplifting for Joe. He believes that making Cambridge a better place is a team effort, and it’s important for all players to see the achievements as well as the challenges— but it’s the achievements that make you realize, whether you’re a corporate donor or an individual, that you do make a difference.

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Joe thinks it was the right choice, too.

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CCF DONORS: YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE

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CCF would be nothing without our generous contributors. It is with great gratitude that we thank the following for their donations given in FY11 (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011) to support their Cambridge community. Unless otherwise noted, the following are annual gifts. Footnotes can be found on page 29. Visionary

Sponsor

Gifts of $10,000 and above

Gifts of $2,500–4,999

David and Sharman Altshuler 1 Biogen Idec Foundation 1, 4 Betty and Arthur Bardige 1 Cambridge Public Health Commission 1 City of Cambridge 1, 4 Cambridge Trust Company 1, 4 Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.4 Estate of John R. Moot1 Tufts Health Plan Foundation1

Sallie and Rob* Bass Laura and Dick Chasin Nicholas and Ruth Daniloff 1 Mr. and Mrs. Lansing Fair C. Fritz Foley The Grove Creek Fund Nan Haar 1 Robert and Kira Hower 2 William and Sheila King Susan Marcy Leland Jan and Joe Roller Dorothy and Detlev Vagts Douglas and Judith Weinstock

Benefactor Gifts of $5,000–9,999 Richard Harriman and Kristen Wainwright 2, 4 Barbara B. Herzstein Mr. and Mrs. Melville T. Hodder 1 Hurlbut Family 2, 4 Rosemarie and Steve Johnson The Johnson Family Trust Katherine E. Merck 2 Ellen G. Moot William and Lia Poorvu Dr. and Mrs. Peter Randolph Ed Schein David and Nancy Smith

Patron Gifts of $1,000–2,499 Christine Albertelli and Paul Gallagher Peter and Widgie Aldrich Victor A. Altshul 1 Anne and Thomas Anninger Janet Axelrod and Tim Plenk3 PJ Blankenhorn and Tony Wagner 4, 5 Craig and Nina Burr Sean Carr 1 Mrs. Fay M. Chandler Connecticut Boat Club, Inc.1 Gilbert Curtis and Sonia Turek

Sasha Ebrahimi and Eric Griffith Frederick and Kimiko Ek Mary C. Eliot Daniel E. Ellis 1 David Forney and Elizabeth Coxe Janet F. Garfield The Grassroots Infrastructure Trust 4 Greater Cambridge Youth Foundation at MIT Federal Credit Union 4 Arthur Holcombe 1 Mr. and Mrs. Frederic K. Houston 1 Gale and Terry Hunt Swanee Hunt Kathy Jenkins, M.D. Phil Johnson and Donna Gordon Chris and Lisa Kaneb Nancy P. King Bill and Lisa Laskin Paul* and Martha Lawrence Thomas A. Lehrer Lesley University Saman and Kathleen Majd 1 Jane and Thomas Martin T.K. and Emily McClintock Robert Earll McConnell Foundation 4, 5 Martha B. McKenna Kirtland and Susan Eldredge Mead Robert and Jane Morse

Susan W. Paine Mr. and Mrs. William Polk Frank B. Porter, Jr.1 Harold and Frances Pratt Judith Quillard Gail Roberts Ann and James Roosevelt, Jr. Parag and Usha Saxena 2 Ellen Semonoff and Daniel Meltzer Joel and Elinor Siner Seymour and Zoya Slive Nan and William Stone 4, 5 Peter Sturges and Sasha Lauterbach 1 Charlotte and Herbert Wagner Jane Wainwright Charles and Frances Webb Gordon and Susan Weir Ann Marie Wilkins Anonymous (2)

Supporter Gifts of $500–999 3 C Company 1 Maria Alonso 1 Joseph and Joanna Antebi Betsy and Joel Bard Joanne and Steve Bauer James Beck, M.D. Ph.D.1 The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

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Cambridge Boys & Girls Club

Linda C. Black Dirck and Lee Born James B. Bragg and Debra L. Bragg 1 The Coop: Harvard/ M.I.T. 4 Ann and Fuzz Crompton Richard and Ginger de Neufville 1 Michael Duca and Jacqueline Blombach Francis H. Duehay and Jane K. Lewis The Eastern Charitable Foundation Mason Fernald Debra E. Fox Marion Fremont-Smith Celia Gilbert Donald and Dorothy Gonson Jane Wyatt Goodwin Mimi Grosser Guitar Stop Suzanne and Easley Hamner Ted and Sally Hansen Jonathan Hecht and Lora Sabin Marilyn and James Heskett James S. Hornung 1 Irving House at Harvard

Ken Iscol 1 Susanna Kaysen Lori and Eric Lander Stuart and Sally Lesser Barbara H. Lloyd Jay and Patricia Lorsch Yo-Yo Ma and Jill Hornor Kristin and John D. Macomber Sean Maloney 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Andre Mayer 3 Michael W. McGill 1 Dr. James V. Miller 1 Joseph R. Moore III and Annette LaMond Lucy and Jeremy Murray-Brown Jacqueline Olds and Richard S. Schwartz Paul Parravano Dr. Bart M. Pasternak 1 Laurence D. Pierce and Maureen O’Sullivan Mary H. Power Mina Reddy

S + H Construction, Inc. Judith and James Sandler Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Sturges 1 Ali Vafaee1 Renata von Tscharner Clara and Bill Wainwright Suzanne Weiland 3 Peter and Susie White Susan A. Winickoff Nancy and Fred Woods 3 Geraldine W. K. Zetzel Anonymous (3)

Sustainer Gifts of $250–499 Dr. Linda S. Aglio and Dennis J. Kelly Fiona Akhtar Paul Barringer and Joyce Porter Barringer David Bass and Susan Hall Prudence Baxter Peggy Blumenreich Jim Carlisle

Jeffrey D. Carter and Caryn L. Johnson Susan Chimene and Robert Weiss William Coughlin 1 A. David and Katharine Davis Forest City Commercial Management, Inc.4 Elizabeth and John Gilmore Charles and Sara Goldberg Charitable Trust Alice W. Hall Jill and Ridge Hall 1, 2 Jon Harris Ross Hoffman and Dorothy Crawford Hondar House, Inc. Hong Kong Restaurant Keith L. and Catherine B. Hughes Lenora Jennings Nancy Kelly and Samuel Jay Keyser George A. and Mary Louise H. Kent Martha and Lucian Leape Clare Walker Leslie and David Leslie Lori and Kenny Likis

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28 Edward and Pamela Lingel Lestra M. Litchfield and Steven J. Atlas Joe and Joan Maher Edward and Joan Mark Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Martha Minow and Joseph Singer Helen Faith Moulton 1 Barbara Norfleet Judy Norris Geoffrey and Clare Nunes Jacqueline O’Neill Shippen Page and Anne St. Goar Joshua Posner and Eileen Rudden The Iva and Jerome Preston Charitable Trust Frank and Sam Reece Michael Shinagel and Marjorie North Jo and Mike Solet Staples 4 Claudia Thompson and Roger Boothe 4 Mrs. F. Cort Turner III Elizabeth P. Van Buren Christopher and Lori Wadsworth Andrew and Schenley Walker Eben T. Walker 1 Wilderness Point Foundation Tom and Dennie Wolf Caroline Woodward Ledlie L. Woolsey and Hilary L. Loring 2 Anonymous (1)

Friend Gifts up to $249 Daphne Abeel Walter H. and Rena W. Abelman Bill and Frances Ackerly Lindsay and Blake Allison Amy Almeida Maurice Anderson Paul Angelli and Susan Bringola 4 Charles D. and Jeannette Atkinson Torgun Austin Steven A. Backman 4 Claire and Jay Baldwin Sally Benbasset and Steve Miller 2, 4 Ginny Berkowitz Larry and Sara Mae Berman Alfred B. Bigelow Kimberly and Daniel Blumenthal Kathryn M. Bonfiglio and Barry N. Kaye 2 Rustam and Maggie Booz Thomas B. Bracken Anne E. Brainerd Ann Braude and Andy Adler Linda and Peter Braun Larissa V. Brown Susan H. Bush CambridgeSide Partners Thomas and Nancy Weiland Carpenter 3 Caru Retail LLC 4 Susan Caulfield and Randall Cox Bob and Kathy Clark Jane Connor 4 Sheila Gamble Cook 4 Anthony D. Cortese Dorothy L. Crawford 4 Allison M. Crump 1

Susan P. Davies and Richard W. Talkov Donna Davis David Dearborn 2 Boudewijn L. Dejonge and Josefine M. Wendel Macy Delong 2 Edward and Lois Mary Diehl Brett and Priscilla Donham Peter and Jana Dublin Ridgely Duvall and Katherine Lum 4 Paula F. Ebbitt Jackie Ellis and Olec Svetlichny Mimi Elmer and Lyle Kantor Rob Emslie Monroe and Brenda Engel Karen Engels Lawrence and Beverly Evans Meade S. Fasciano Harriet Feinberg Kathy Fitzgerald and Bill Rounseville 4, 5 Dr. Stephen J. Fitzsimmons Meri Fox Cynthia Frawley 4 Jennifer Fries 4 Gerald Frug Dick and Nancy Fryberger Steve Gallant Nancy W. Galluccio Marianne Galvin 4 Polly Gardner 2 Gerald and Dorothy Gillerman Jean Berko Gleason Harriet Ely Griesinger Richard Griffin and Susan Keane Pam Haltom and Harry Irwin Ned and Margaret Handy

David and Fay Hannon Daniel and Gertrude Harkins Mary Harris Alan Harwood and Margot Welch Woody Hastings Jill Herold and Jim McSherry Ilse F. Heyman 1 Doris and Howard Hiatt Edwin M. Higgins Dan Hogan Arch Horst and Kate Page Kirby Gish Jen and David O’Connor Meredith Kantor Rose and Herbert Kelman Edith Keppel * Janice Kilburn 4 Jennifer Kimball 4 Les and Shirley Kimbrough Janet Kinasewich John G. King Constance and Ernest Kirwan Karl H. Klaussen Leah Knowlton and Joan McGowan Lawrence Kotin Carol Krieger and Geoffrey Neate 2 Suzanna Krmzian 4 John Lambert and Cecilia Bennett Elise Landau Cornelia W. Lanou 1 Forbes and Jane Little Renny and Jean Little 1 Ted Live Sandra Lovell Henry Lukas Robert Mack Michael Magruder John and Olive Malcolm Corinne Maloney

Maureen Manning and Michael Walsh June L. Margolin 4 Masse Hardware Company 4 Gerald G. and Elisabeth W. Mayer 4 Richard and Mary McAdoo Alice O. McCarter, LICSW Anne McClintock Ruth and Victor McElheny Hilary McGhee Howard and Mameve Medwed Everett Mendelsohn and Mary Anderson Roberta (Robin) Walker Miksad 1 Lindsay Miller and Peter Ambler Ana Mojica-Boyd 4 Alex Moot and Nancy Roosa Stephanie Morris 4 Elizabeth and Cornelius Moynihan Susan Hall Mygatt Dr. and Mrs. Shapur Naimi Larry Nathanson, M.D. Sophia Navickas 4 Sonja A. Neicole Mary Newmann * Aline Newton 4 Muriel and Scott Nichols Richard C. Norris

Elinor and Neil Olken Dr. and Mrs. Silvio J. Onesti Kenneth Osgood Olivia R. Paden 1 The Paden Family 1 Patricia C. Payne The Pembroke Fund Louise Pfeiffer Elizabeth B. Platt John and Suzanne Pratt Rebecca and Weldon Pries Nancy S. Raphael Harriet V. Relman Bob and Jane Richards Joseph C. and Lee T. Robbins Larry Rosenberg Jay K. Rosengard Betsy Rudnick and Bruce Posner Sylvia Saavedra-Keber Frank Sander Melvin J. Schorin Phil and Susan Schwarz 1, 2 Freema Shapiro Robert N. Shapiro 2 Laurie Sheffield and Jonathan Austin 1 Ray and Maureen Shurtleff 1 Julie Silberman O. Robert and Evelyn Simha 1 Martin I. Small Melissa Ann Smith Betty Snyder Frank and Vicky Solomon



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Patricia Meyer Spacks Audrey P. Stanwood 4 Julia E. Stearns Amy Stein and Terry Drucker Janet Stein and David Sears 2 Delaine M. Strandberg Arthur and Susan Strang Charles M. Sullivan Bob and Ginny Swain TAGS Hardware Store 4 Karin Tate Nancy Tauber Gary and Melissa Tearney Charlotte and Peter Temin Victoria Thatcher 4 Kate Thompson and Dan Calano Elizabeth Titus 2 Joanne and Robin Upton Theodora A. Van Roijen Howard and Lisa Van Vleck Felipe and Maria Vaquerano 2 Visiting Nurse Foundation Lilla M. Waltch Alice Sze Wang 2 Anne S. Watt Michael and Sang Watts Samuel and Angela Weiland 3 Susan Siris Wexler Murray Wheeler, Jr. Andrea Wilder 4 Mary Allen Wilkes Virginia Wing Meg L. Winslow 4

Debra Wise and David Fichter Edward R. Wolpow, M.D. Ping and Basil Wong 4 Carolyn Woollen-Tucker Barbara P. Worcester Helen Wouters 4 Ben and Carolyn Woznick C. Conrad Wright Christopher W. Young Corwin Zigler Laura Zimmerman 4 Chuck Zymaris Anonymous (11), (1)1, (2)2, (3)4

Other Special Donors Louise and Loring Conant Named Fund Gift Memorial or Honorary Gift 3 Agency Fund Gift 4 Fiscal Agency Gift 5 Annual Gift in addition to Other Gift * Deceased 1

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One reason I give to Cambridge Community Foundation is that they have a reach and knowledge about local nonprofits that is far greater than mine.

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B OARD OF OVER SEER S

BOARD OF OVERSEERS Governing Board

Appointed Trustees

CCF is governed by a board of overseers made up of civic leaders who serve without compensation and bring varied skills to their volunteer involvement. “Independent overseers” are elected by the Board. They serve five-year terms and no more than two consecutive terms. “Appointed trustees” represent the Foundation’s trustee banks and serve at the pleasure of their bank’s board of directors. Appointed trustees are responsible for the investment of the Foundation’s endowment.

Bank of America

Distribution and Programming Committee

Independent Overseers

This committee consists of the Foundation president and board members who are knowledgeable about the varied needs of the community. This committee determines the charitable organizations and purposes to which the Foundation’s grants are awarded.

Lisa Stewart Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Integrated Distribution Strategy and Planning

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C. Fritz Foley 4 Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

James Roosevelt, Jr., Esq. President and CEO, Tufts Health Plan

Paul J. Gallagher Treasurer, CCF Partner, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

Cambridge Trust Company

Richard A. Harriman 4 President, CCF Senior Fellow, Synecticsworld, Inc.

Joseph V. Roller II President and CEO Michael A. Duca Executive Vice President

Melville T. Hodder 4 Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Inc.

PJ Blankenhorn 4 Chief Operating Office, New England Chapter National Association of Corporate Directors

Bob Hower 3 General Partner Advanced Technology Ventures

Linda Chin President, Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Phil Johnson CEO, PJA Advertising + Marketing

Roberto Cremonini 1

Martha McKenna 4 University Professor and Director of the Creativity Commons, Lesley University

Francis H. Duehay 1, 4 CCF Senior Advisor 3

East End House

Casimir de Rham, Jr.* 5 Of Counsel, Hemenway & Barnes, LLP

Lenora M. Jennings 4

Rosemarie Torres Johnson 4

Paul Parravano Co-Director, Government and Community Relations, MIT Office of the President William M. Polk 4 Mary H. Power Chief of Community Relations and Executive Director of Community Initiatives, Harvard University Dr. Peter B. Randolph CCF Senior Advisor 3 Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine 1, 4

Mina Reddy Director, Community Learning Center Sylvia Saavedra-Keber Senior Associate, Community Capacity Building Community Training and Assistance Center, Inc. Nan Stone 1 Vice President, CCF 3 Partner, The Bridgespan Group Ann Marie Wilkins 1 CCF Senior Advisor 3 President, Wilkins Management, Inc.

CCF’s board is very interested and responsive: they’ve got their hands on the pulse of the community



— Juan Vega, Centro Latino EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Honorary Overseers

CCF Account Managers/Trust Officers

Betty Bardige 2 Sallie M. Bass 2 Paul R. Lawrence* 2 Ellen G. Moot Helen F. Moulton Patricia R. Pratt 2

Augusta Haydock Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Staff Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr. Executive Director [email protected] Kathy Fitzgerald Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives [email protected] Gwyn Gallagher Administrative Manager [email protected] S. Satori Bailey Development and Administrative Associate [email protected]

Special Project Volunteers Nancy Lippe City Links interns

Of Counsel Marion R. Fremont-Smith, Esq. Charles A. Cheever, Esq. Choate, Hall & Stewart

Laura McGregor Cambridge Trust Company

Bookkeeper McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

Special Thanks to Outgoing Overseers The unsung strengths of a community foundation are the knowledge, vision, and multi-faceted ways its board members care and serve. CCF extends its gratitude to the following overseers for their wise counsel, deep care, and special commitment to CCF and the people of Cambridge. Roberto Cremonini Frank Duehay Dr. Peter B. Randolph Nan Stone Ann Marie Wilkins * Deceased

Term ended FY2011 Past President CCF 3 Term Began Fall 2011 4 Distribution Committee member 5 See page 19 1

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IN MEMORIAM: PAUL R. LAWRENCE Paul in so many ways was the architect and chief facilitator of today’s Cambridge Community Foundation. He was president (2001-2003) and chaired virtually every committee of the Foundation during his 20+ years of service to CCF. He shaped, guided, questioned, designed, and without limit gave of his time and treasure. Paul’s work for the good of Cambridge was so remarkable that the City named the intersection of Willard and Foster Streets the Paul R. and Martha Stiles Lawrence Square. How fortunate Cambridge and CCF were to have his leadership and passionate care.

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Arriving in the United States, everything looked different. Things are still not easy. The Community Learning Center helps foreigners with difficulties in speaking the English language. They help people in choosing opportunities and new careers so that they may find better jobs.



— Volel Volcy, student, CCF-FUNDED ESOL CLASS AT Community Learning Center

CCF-funded ESOL Class at Centro Latino, Inc.

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FI N AN CI AL SUMMARY

FINANCIAL SUMMARY Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011)

Revenues Contributions $ Net Investment Return Other Income Net Total Revenues $

553,715 3,730,125 323,892 4,607,732

CCF Grants $ Program Support Operating Expenses Total CCF Grants and Expenses $

Photos by Romana Vysatova

Grants and Expenses

897,389 307,528 197,240 1,402,157

Change in Net Assets Net Assets at Beginning of Year Net Assets at End of Year

$ 3,205,575 $ 23,837,958 $ 27,043,533

Total Investment Return on funds



19.98%

Additional Grants from Funds under Management

$

108,122

Total Grants and Other Charitable Distributions

$

1,005,511

CCF as Fiscal Agent

85 percent of annual appeal gifts supported unrestricted grants and 15 percent supported CCF’s operation and leadership activities. Please note: Financials presented in this report are pending final audit.

Record of Grants and Other Charitable Distributions

Record of Net Asset Balances $27M

$1M $900k

$15M

FY’05 FY’06 FY’07 FY’08 FY’09 FY’10 FY’11

$700k $600k

1,005,511

$19M

$800k

$27,043,533

Photo by Romana Vysatova

$23M

$500k FY’05 FY’06 FY’07 FY’08 FY’09 FY’10 FY’11

Cambridge Senior Volunteer Clearinghouse (CSVC) promotes volunteering by matching volunteers with agencies; educating volunteer managers; arranging forums; and hosting a CCTV show to highlight volunteer opportunities. For more information: [email protected] Many Helping Hands: Cambridge MLK Day of Service was created by Cambridge women who organized a day of service projects to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and who promote volunteering throughout the year. On January 17, 2011 over 500 participants collected food, books, and warm winter clothing and worked on a variety of projects to benefit our neighbors in need. For more information: http://manyhelpinghands.blogspot.com

STEPS (Students Taking Effective Philanthropy Seriously) teaches high school students how to prioritize issues facing Cambridge and effectively make grants. CCF and Lesley University fund and run the program. In FY11 STEPS students granted $6,000 to three Cambridge serving agencies. CCF also acts as temporary fiscal agent for the following projects: j Draper Lab Intern/Teacher Fund j Grow Native Cambridge* j Kendall Community Group j Orff Project j Rainy Day Fund j Social Justice Works! j Some portions of the Agenda for Children j Theater Program * Partial year in FY11—Grow Native is now an independent 501(c)(3).

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: MAKE A GIFT We’re happy to work with you and your financial advisor to help you make a gift that has the greatest impact on the issues you care about.

Create a Legacy with a CCF Fund

Donate to CCF’s Annual Appeal

When you establish a fund with CCF, you make a difference in your community both now and in the future. You can create a fund named for you or in honor of a loved one, or your fund can be anonymous. You can establish a fund with a minimum of $5,000, however some types of funds have a higher minimum. Unrestricted Funds enable us to use our expertise to respond to changing community needs. Field of Interest Funds allow you to support a particular interest, and our Distribution Committee will choose deserving grantees in that particular area. Donor Advised Funds let you recommend which organizations should receive grants and we ensure that these grants meet charitable requirements. This type of fund receives more favorable tax treatment than a family foundation. Corporate Advised Funds are similar to donor advised funds except they are the gift of a corporation, business, or its employees. Designated Funds name the organization(s) to receive grants, subject to certain restrictions. Scholarship Funds support student education. Private Foundation Transfers preserve the identity and purpose of the original foundation and CCF takes care of all administration. Family members or designees may continue to participate as fund advisors.

Your annual gift will be used immediately and will make a direct impact on the number and size of grants we give that year.

Make a Bequest or Other Planned Gift We’ll gladly work with you and your estate planner to find a way to make a gift through a bequest, a charitable gift annuity, or other type of planned gift.

Donating books at MLK Day of Service.

TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE CONTACT: Bob Hurlbut, Executive Director ([email protected]) or Kathy Fitzgerald, Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives ([email protected]) Phone: 617-576-9966 www.cambridgecf.org

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Online Gifts: Make a secure gift online by visiting our website at www.cambridgecf.org. Gifts by Check: Please make checks payable to Cambridge Community Foundation and mail to: Cambridge Community Foundation 99 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 Gifts of Securities: By donating stocks directly to CCF, you can avoid the capital gains tax that would be incurred if you sold appreciated securities. Ask your broker to call us at 617-576-9966 for instructions.

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I chose CCF as the place to establish a donor advised fund. They are sophisticated enough to accept a large gift, they provide support to the community in many ways above and beyond their grants, and they have a generosity of spirit that stands out in the field of philanthropy. — Anonymous fund donor



99 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 617.576.9966 tel 617.876.8187 fax www.cambridgecf.org

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Photo by Kate Hallen, Bridge Program Coordinator

Executive Director Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr.

Community Learning Center’s Bridge to College graduates