The Foundation for MetroWest is a
foundation
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* Foundation (nonprofit), a type of charitable organization
** Foundation (United States law), a type of charitable organization in the U.S.
** Private foundation, a charitable organization that, while serving a good cause ...
that supports the 33 cities and towns in the
MetroWest region of
Massachusetts
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[ It was established in 1995 and as of 2017 had given $14 million to charities in the region, including the ]Dedham Community House
The Dedham Community House is a house on the banks of the Charles River in Dedham, Massachusetts owned and operated by the Dedham Community Association.
Haven house
It was originally built in 1798 for Judge Samuel Haven and designed by Charles B ...
.[ It promotes philanthropy, helps donors maximize their impact, and serves as a resource for ]non-profits
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in the area, having awarded a total of $300,000 to over 30 of them in December 2016; over its lifetime, it has given over $14 million.[ It has $18 million in assets as of 2017.][
]
References
External links
* {{website, http://www.foundationformetrowest.org, Foundation for MetroWest website
Community foundations based in the United States
1995 establishments in Massachusetts
Charities based in Massachusetts
Development charities based in the United States
Philanthropic organizations based in the United States
MetroWest
Natick, Massachusetts