Mission: Since 1995, area residents have been turning to the Community Foundation to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible. The Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern - improving the quality of life in Southeastern Massachusetts. The Community Foundation offers donors, both individuals, and organizations, great flexibility in fulfilling their philanthropic goals. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create permanent charitable funds that help their region meet the challenges of changing times. (Less)

SouthCoast Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1995, and donations are tax-deductible.