Join us as a champion for our community
Dear neighbor,When Shakia and Fatima graduate from Cambridge Rindge and
You’re invited: Making Good Together celebration, June 10
Join us for CCF's annual celebration of nonprofits and community in Central Square.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals: A long bet on community
Most companies that bet on RNA interference
13 New Falcon Pride Scholars
CCF welcomes the largest cohort in the scholarship's history.
Our promise.
Advancing community is our north star. We are your mission-aligned philanthropic partner, and we always will be.
Easier than you might think: Moving a donor-advised fund to Cambridge Community Foundation
This post is part of our “Smart Giving” series of informational articles for professional advisors from CCF’s Professional Advisors Council.
CCF Invests $1.37M in 157 Nonprofits Through Annual Community Fund
This investment in organizations working across Cambridge is possible thanks to our endowment and deep partnership with donor advised fundholders who joined as co-investors.
Social housing and the middle-income squeeze in Cambridge
A new paper co-funded by CCF explores how redevelopment authorities might be tapped to build “social housing” as a solution to the affordable housing crisis.
Everyone deserves a memory on the Charles
The Charles River Conservancy.
Edward and Elizabeth are Focusing Locally
Community Fund co-investors Edward Loveall and Elizabeth Kowalski.
Join us as a champion for our community
Dear neighbor,When Shakia and Fatima graduate from Cambridge Rindge and
CCF Invests $1.37M in 157 Nonprofits Through Annual Community Fund
This investment in organizations working across Cambridge is possible thanks to our endowment and deep partnership with donor advised fundholders who joined as co-investors.
Rise Up Cambridge evaluation points to meaningful short-term financial relief for low-income families
MDRC report finds $500 monthly payments helped nearly 2,000 families meet basic needs.
New report presents recommendations for addressing equity and opportunity gaps in CPS
CCF and CPS have released an equity audit report.
Save the date! An important conversation on education equity in Cambridge February 9.
Presenting the THRIVE! Equity Audit on February 9 with CCF, Cambridge Public Schools and My Brother's Keeper Cambridge.
CCF names Ellen Varney Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Varney will replace CFO Geoff O'Connell upon his retirement at the end of December.
Wendy Weiss: Building bridges through food and trust
Cambridge donor Wendy Weiss puts her trust in CCF to support community needs like food security.
CCF and City of Cambridge commit $500K to address food insecurity as SNAP benefits face risk
With federal food benefits set to run out November 1, the City and CCF have partnered to deploy funding to prevent hunger in Cambridge.
CCF announces Culture Connects Cambridge
We've launched a $1.4 million, multi-year initiative to build belonging through investments in arts and culture.
Watch video: Culture Connects Cambridge
President Geeta Pradhan talks about the power of Cambridge arts and culture.
You’re invited: Making Good Together celebration, June 10
Join us for CCF's annual celebration of nonprofits and community in Central Square.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals: A long bet on community
Most companies that bet on RNA interference
13 New Falcon Pride Scholars
CCF welcomes the largest cohort in the scholarship's history.
Our promise.
Advancing community is our north star. We are your mission-aligned philanthropic partner, and we always will be.
Easier than you might think: Moving a donor-advised fund to Cambridge Community Foundation
This post is part of our “Smart Giving” series of informational articles for professional advisors from CCF’s Professional Advisors Council.
Social housing and the middle-income squeeze in Cambridge
A new paper co-funded by CCF explores how redevelopment authorities might be tapped to build “social housing” as a solution to the affordable housing crisis.
Everyone deserves a memory on the Charles
The Charles River Conservancy.
Edward and Elizabeth are Focusing Locally
Community Fund co-investors Edward Loveall and Elizabeth Kowalski.
Smart Giving with CCF’s PAC
Join us at Smart Giving, May 4!
Our 2025 annual report
Good in the Making brings our civic leadership to life through stories and photography.
Our promise.
Advancing community is our north star. We are your mission-aligned philanthropic partner, and we always will be.
Easier than you might think: Moving a donor-advised fund to Cambridge Community Foundation
This post is part of our “Smart Giving” series of informational articles for professional advisors from CCF’s Professional Advisors Council.
Smart Giving with CCF’s PAC
Join us at Smart Giving, May 4!
Sudden life changes: Charitable giving can help clients get through it
This article is part of our Smart Giving series for professional advisors.
Women and philanthropy: Four insights to inform your practice
This article is part of our Smart Giving series for professional advisors.
What’s new in the numbers: A checklist for charitable tax rules in 2026
This article is part of our Smart Giving series for professional advisors supporting their clients' charitable giving.
Keep going: Why donor-advised funds are still essential
This article is part of our Smart Giving series for professional advisors supporting their clients' charitable giving.
Donor advised funds: Flexible, tax-friendly, and just the beginning
A DAF at CCF can serve as the flexible foundation of a client’s overall charitable giving portfolio.
It’s a virtuous circle: Larry Wallach’s case for CCF DAFs
Why Larry moved his DAF to CCF.
Three must-knows with recent tax legislation
This article is part of our Smart Giving series for professional advisors.
