THE WESTFIELD FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY:
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Providing charitable funds to meet community needs.
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Using resources efficiently to address key concerns and adapt to changing needs, while sustaining agencies and institutions.
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Acting as a steward for donors who entrust assets to us.
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Offering community leadership as a catalyst, identifying and responding to problems and opportunities effectively.
Our impact
In 2024, over $413,000 in quarterly grants were distributed to 28 local organizations. 33% of these grantees were new to The Westfield Foundation, indicating its expanding reach and support for a broader range of community initiatives. The total amount given in 2023 through quarterly grants reached an impressive $380,000, underscoring the foundation's commitment to fostering positive change and growth within Westfield and its surrounding areas.
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39%
Community
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35%
Social Services
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15%
Education
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7%
Health
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3%
Arts
Project Playground
Creating more inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Students 2 Science
Funding will expand STEM education access for under-resourced districts through in-lab experiences and interactive virtual programming, empowering future workforce skills.
YWCA Union County
Rebuilding their headquarters, soon to reopen as a safe haven offering counseling, workforce development, and emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors.