Greater Worcester Community Foundation

Greater Worcester Community Foundation We foster greater giving and impact for all of Worcester County.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation is central Massachusetts’ leading community foundation, employing its expertise and resources to address the region’s most urgent needs. Since 1975, it has worked in partnership with donors to build a $200 million endowment composed of more than 600 named charitable funds and award over $167 million in grants that have helped transform communities and build a

strong and vibrant region. For more information on the Foundation’s programs and how to give, please visit www.greaterworcester.org.

Registration is open for our first NSC workshop of the fall, The Building Blocks of Finance for Small Nonprofits!In this...
08/20/2026

Registration is open for our first NSC workshop of the fall, The Building Blocks of Finance for Small Nonprofits!

In this two-hour session led by Rae Negron, participants will learn about the foundational practices of nonprofit finance, reflect on their own experiences with financial management, and have the opportunity to share and gain skills and practices that have worked for other small nonprofit organizations.

➡️ Register: https://events.humanitix.com/the-building-blocks-of-finance-for-small-nonprofits

08/19/2026

We are proud to support Greater Worcester Land Trust with operational support through our Worcester County Green Fund and other funding streams. They are dedicated to preserving and protecting Worcester County’s critical open space. 🌳

▶️ This video is part of our 50th anniversary Greater Giving, Greater Impact video series, watch the full video: https://buff.ly/Dj294oh

We are saddened by the passing of Sumner "Tony" Tilton Jr., one of Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s founders, fo...
08/12/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Sumner "Tony" Tilton Jr., one of Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s founders, former president and longtime supporter.

In the mid-1970s, Tony helped establish the Foundation, creating new opportunities for local philanthropy and community investment. His commitment continued for decades, including through the Sumner B. Tilton Memorial Scholarship Fund, which Tony created with his sister in honor of their father. Since 1998, the fund has awarded more than $2.1 million to 252 students.

As we celebrated our 50th anniversary last year, Tony reflected on the Foundation’s growth, calling it a “rousing success”. That success is due in no small part to the vision and dedication of Tony and his fellow founders.

We are grateful for his lasting contributions to Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the Worcester community and extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.

08/11/2026

Southeast Asian Coalition advances food security for immigrant families through culturally responsive programs, urban agriculture and community connection. In 2025, SEACMA's food security program distributed more than 3,000 pounds of food and delivered 135 hot meals directly to the homes of older adults in the winter months.

📖 Read more about SEACMA in our annual report: https://buff.ly/Jqn1wWi or on our website: https://buff.ly/8rt8emZ

As demand increases, we're expanding investments in food security across Worcester County through direct grants, long-te...
08/05/2026

As demand increases, we're expanding investments in food security across Worcester County through direct grants, long-term funding and regional systems change.

Congratulations to all of the grantees, including: El Buen Samaritano Food Program Inc. Worcester, MA Food Program, Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, Boys & Girls Club of Webster - Dudley, Quinsigamond Village Community Center, and United Way of North Central Massachusetts.

➡️ Read the full announcement: https://buff.ly/aY7kkIo

Our Community Grants application for operating support is now open! These grants support organizations aligned with:🎨 ar...
08/03/2026

Our Community Grants application for operating support is now open! These grants support organizations aligned with:

🎨 arts & creativity
🏠 basic needs
📈 economic opportunity
❤️ health & wellbeing
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 youth development

➡️ Appy by September 11 and join our info session on August 6: https://buff.ly/vDXiSUv

Our first edition of New & Noteworthy is out now! This is a special mid-year edition of our newsletter highlighting some...
07/30/2026

Our first edition of New & Noteworthy is out now! This is a special mid-year edition of our newsletter highlighting some of the new people, partnerships and initiatives that are shaping Greater Worcester Community Foundation in 2026.

📰 Read the newsletter and subscribe for monthly updates on the Foundation: https://buff.ly/1SbtyLF

07/23/2026

Greater Worcester Land Trust is dedicated to preserving and protecting Worcester County’s critical open space. We're proud to support them with operational support through our Worcester County Green Fund and other funding streams. 🌳

▶️ Watch the full video: https://buff.ly/572bOB1

Applications are open for high school students in Worcester County to be in the next cohort of Youth for Community Impro...
07/21/2026

Applications are open for high school students in Worcester County to be in the next cohort of Youth for Community Improvement! YCI helps students develop their leadership and collaboration skills while learning about philanthropy and local nonprofits.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

➡️ Learn more: https://buff.ly/sal3Zy1

Address

One Mercantile Street, Suite 010
Worcester, MA
01608

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15087550980

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