SouthCoast Community Foundation
350 Union St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
Website: https://southcoastcf.org
(508) 996-8253
Contact:
Jess Haas
Chief Advancement Officer
inquiry@southcoastcf.org
Year organization became a 501c3: 1995
Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2000
Number of sponsored projects: 2
Fiscal sponsorship administrative charge:
12-15%
Eligibility criteria:
- Aligned mission values
- Only projects located in our state or region
- Type of service
- No government funding
- Other: SCCF-priorities/service area, convening only, multi-community, no staff, permits, liability.
Types of projects or services we sponsor:
- Arts and culture
- Economic development
- Education
- Environment/sustainable growth
- Food insecurity/Nutrition
- Health
- Youth development
- Other: Projects must advance one or more of SCCF’s strategic priorities. Function solely as a regional convening effort (not direct service).
Serve more than one city or town. Operate without paid staff or payroll requirements. Demonstrate readiness to manage. Not require liability insurance or permits.
Services we offer projects:
- Auditing
- Bill paying
- Bookkeeping/accounting
- Legal services
- Organizational development
- Receiving property and stock donations
- Tax reporting
Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:
- Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship
Organization description:
SouthCoast Community Foundation (SCCF) is the community foundation serving 41 communities across southeastern Massachusetts. We connect donors, nonprofits, businesses, and public partners to strengthen the region through philanthropy, grantmaking, scholarships, charitable funds, capacity building and community leadership. By growing charitable assets and convening cross-sector partnerships, SCCF helps address regional challenges, expand opportunity, and build stronger communities for current and future generations.