Timeline Stories

“Community” is added to the organization’s name in order to better describe the work of the Foundation. The mission of the Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF) is redefined: “To stimulate the establishment of endowments to serve the local community now and in the future. To address community needs by providing leadership and resources.” Grants awarded in Early Childhood Services: $9,500; Youth Services: $43,800; Senior Services: $12,732; Community Services: $32,200; Emergency Outreach: $14,000; Arts and the environment: $2,500.

Grants awarded in Early Childhood Services: $2,705; Youth Services: $7,630; Senior Services: $1,865; Community Services: $14,523; Emergency Outreach: $900.

The Cambridge Foundation publishes its first annual report, reporting to the public on its stewardship of funds totaling $627,000 and grants awarded in Early Childhood Services: $550; Youth Services: $4,925; Senior Services: $350; Community Services: $3,500; Emergency Outreach: $903; in addition to $19,765 in scholarships awarded by the Parmenter Fund.

The first Combined Fund is established so that, in addition to starting a fund, donors have the option of giving a gift of any size that is pooled so that it can be “invested with economy” and grants can be disbursed at the discretion of the Distribution Committee, which consists of “Cambridge citizens who are chosen for their knowledge of philanthropic affairs and community needs.”