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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2678309

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY

Tax-exempt · GREENFIELD, MA 01301

Financials

$4M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,022,905$3,543,285$479,620$10,413,283$3,001,326$7,411,957
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,053,169
of which government grants
$2,707,101
Program service revenue
$1,035,787
Investment income
-$72,084
Net gain from sales of assets
-$72,084
Other revenue
$6,033

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$149,452
Other salaries and wages
$1,395,843
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,545,295
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,185
Accounting fees
$24,666
Occupancy
$120,015
Depreciation
$176,777
Program services (functional)
$3,116,171
Management and general (functional)
$281,649
Fundraising (functional)
$145,465

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,805,319
Total assets, end of year
$10,413,283
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,001,326
Net assets, end of year
$7,411,957
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,437,738
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,411,957
Gross receipts
$4,094,989
Employees
23
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1979
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN F WAITEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$138,615$7,519
LEDA MAHMOODITREASURER/CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROCHELLE BELLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL BUCKMASTERVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CAREY BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMSIN FLANDERSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TINA STEVENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAX FRIPPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY HANSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TASHA MARSHALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELLE LAURIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
324 WELLS ST, GREENFIELD, MA 01301-1636
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN F WAITE, 324 WELLS STREET, GREENFIELD, MA 01301
Signed the 990
JOHN F WAITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(413) 774-7204
Return prepared by
WHITTLESEY PC

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS FOOD PROCESSING CENTER (WMFPC) WORKS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINING LOCAL AGRICULTURE, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES FOR FOOD PRODUCERS. THE WMFPC IS A NATIONAL MODEL, OFFERING WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT TO HELP FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES LAUNCH, SCALE, AND SUSTAIN THEIR BUSINESSES. THE WMFPC HAS SERVED SMALL BUSINESSES AND FARMS SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2001. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES JOBS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS WHO ARE OR PREVIOUSLY HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED.
    Expenses $1,019,557 · revenue $1,001,720
  • THE LENDING PROGRAM AT THE FCCDC RAISES CAPITAL FROM BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR START-UPS AND BUSINESS EXPANSIONS. THE LENDING STAFF PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCING FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR BANK FUNDING. THIS PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS WHO HAVE, IN TURN, CREATED THOUSANDS OF JOBS, LEVERAGING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF ADDITIONAL PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO BUILD ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY PROVIDING CAPITAL TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME EARNERS AND PEOPLE WHO ARE IMPACTED BY A HISTORY OF UNDERINVESTMENT AND RACIST POLICIES.
    Expenses $717,305 · revenue $1,273,449
  • THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER (MAAIC) IS A NETWORK OF BUSINESS-ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH THAT HELPS FARMS AND OTHER VALUE-ADDED PRODUCERS LAUNCH AND SCALE NEW PRODUCT VENTURES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COACHING, ACCESS TO FUNDING, AND INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, SERVING AS A HOB CONNECTING PRODUCERS WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. COLLECTIVELY, MAAIC PARTNERS HAVE SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF FARMS WITH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS PLANNING, AND FOOD SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE. MAAIC ENGAGES PRODUCERS IN ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING AND TRAINING SESSIONS, HOSTS WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS, AWARDS MINI GRANTS TO BUSINESSES FOR SPECIALIZED WORK WITH CONSULTANTS, AND PROVIDES CO-PACKING SERVICES TO FARMS THROUGH THE WMFPC VALUE-ADDED PROGRAM.
    Expenses $131,970 · revenue $146,399
  • THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH WORKS WITH BUSINESS OWNERS ACROSS THE FOUR COUNTIES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND PARTS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, SUPPORTS EMERGING AND GROWING BUSINESS OWNERS WITH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BUSINESS PLANNING, STRUCTURING AN ORGANIZATION, CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN, SETTING GOALS, MARKETING, OPERATIONAL CONTROLS, AND CREATING A FINANCIAL PLAN. THE IMPACT OF THIS PROGRAM SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1979 HAS BEEN THE CREATION AND RETENTION OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS IN THIS REGION.
    Expenses $1,247,339 · revenue $1,262,425

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2678309
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,413,283
Income (IRS master file)
$4,094,989

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$4,180,733$2,707,299$9,195,245IRS
990June 2022$3,713,917$2,522,012$8,345,548IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY

What is the EIN of FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY is 04-2678309.
Is FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN F WAITE.
Who are the officers and directors of FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,615 (JOHN F WAITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,022,905, expenses of $3,543,285 and total assets of $10,413,283 at year end.

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