• Faces of Philanthropy

    Funded by an anonymous donor and produced by Outthink of Essex, this video gets to the heart of Philanthropy – Pure & Simple, focusing on the many ways individuals, businesses and organizations can work together improve the quality of life in our community.
  • Herb and Sherry Clark Receive Philanthropy Award

    CFMC is pleased to announce the recipients of its first Philanthropy Award — Herb and Sherry Clark of Essex. The Clarks are being recognized for their longstanding spirit of giving, their extraordinary commitment to helping others throughout Middlesex County, and their leadership. Read More »
  • Helping Good People Do Great Things

    The community foundation concept is a simple one. It is a group of individuals and businesses who pool resources to support the community where we live, work and play. In 1997, community leaders from across Middlesex County established our Community Foundation dedicated to enhancing and improving the quality of life in the area.
  • CFMC Launches New Look

    In a wonderful celebration of all the good we do together, the Community Foundation launched a 15th Anniversary Campaign this year, conceived to “Grow Our Foundation” so that we could give back even more. Over 325 people joined us on November 16, 2012 to celebrate 15 years of Helping Good People Do Great Things. Read More »
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Live Local Give Local

Preserving Our Local Community

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You Can Make a Difference

The community is where we work, where we play, where we raise our children, where we call home.

It is our responsibility as citizens to exercise good stewardship within our communities. Live locally and give locally to preserve the quality of life in our towns through grants supporting our nonprofit organizations.

Community Philanthropy

Making Life in Middlesex County Better

cfmclogo The community foundation concept is a simple one. It is a group of individuals and businesses who pool resources to support the community where we live, work and play. Perhaps you want to preserve a piece of the community you love. Perhaps you are just beginning to explore your charitable purposes and want to join with others to create impact.

Anyone Can Be a Philanthropist

There are many ways to give to the community. Learn more about what the Community Foundation of Middlesex County does, and how you can participate.

Ways To Give

Support the Community Foundation

communityphilanthropy Community foundations offer flexibility and impact for your charitable giving. There are many options for you to consider. Think about what you want your gift to do, and we will work with you to find the best way for your donations to make a positive difference.

Become a Donor

  • Donate Online – Use our easy online donation center!
  • Via Phone – Call us to make a donation!
  • Mail-In Form – Download and print a donation form.

Featured Fund

Avery’s Fund

averyhome Avery was diagnosed at two years old with an extremely rare disease – CDKL5. Avery’s parents, Mark and Kristin, partnered with Community Foundation of Middlesex County, creating Avery’s Fund, a donor advised fund which supports the research into the cause and a cure for CDKL5.

Support Avery’s Fund

Your help along with friends, family and the community, can make a big difference. Join those who are committed to Avery’s Fund – and make sure that research continues into this very rare disease.

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