Community Connections Foundation Inc
Community Connections Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, it hosts an annual golf tournament and raises contributions to distribute to charitable and educational organizations.
Community Connections Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Community Connections Foundation Inc gave $125K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,615
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $217,353
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Community Connections Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 177 Milk Street 3Rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 631-6745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Connections Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Medical Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts recipients (64%). Other recipient-state shares were New York (8%), Rhode Island (8%), Mississippi (8%), and Connecticut (4%). Listed grants also included recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Community Connections Foundation Inc gives
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $175K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Bright Spirit Childrens Foundation Needham, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Spencer Education Foundation Inc New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundatoin Natick, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| My Brothers Keeper Ridgeland, MS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Health Resources Windsor, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Travis Mills Mount Vernon, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Campus School at Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Watertown Boys & Girls Club Watertown, MA | General support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,353 | $240,387 | $137,420 | $125,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $114,386 | $166,094 | $213,070 | $175,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $166,262 | $207,233 | $116,670 | $107,500 | 9 |
| 2021 | $70,799 | $170,392 | $112,535 | $111,000 | 10 |
| 2020 | $13,842 | $5,000 | $20,170 | $20,000 | 2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes and to receive, administer, and distribute funds for activities related to those purposes. Its program description says it primarily supports organizations involved in medical research, homelessness, and child-related causes.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Boston Medical Center says its mission is to provide accessible health services to people in need, regardless of status or ability to pay. My Brother’s Keeper Inc says it works to reduce health disparities by improving the health and well-being of minority and marginalized populations. Community Health Resources Inc describes its work as providing treatment, support, rehabilitation, prevention, and education to support recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $125,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Boston Medical Center and Bright Spirit Childrens Foundation. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, Spencer Education Foundation Inc, Cystic Fibrosis Foundatoin, and My Brothers Keeper.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris DeLorey and Joseph DArrigo as directors, Philip Litos as president, James Blue II as treasurer, and Kelli Viera as secretary.
Community Connections Foundation Inc is led by Philip Litos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Litos
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph DArrigo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris DeLorey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Blue II
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Viera
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter Pedro (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Community Connections Foundation Inc
How much does Community Connections Foundation Inc give each year?
Community Connections Foundation Inc gave $125K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $175K across 15 grants.
What is Community Connections Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Community Connections Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,615, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Connections Foundation Inc give grants?
Community Connections Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Rhode Island (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Community Connections Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Community Connections Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Connections Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Community Connections Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Medical Center ($25,000), Bright Spirit Childrens Foundation ($25,000) and Boston Healthcare for the Homeless ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Connections Foundation Inc?
Community Connections Foundation Inc reported $217K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What does Community Connections Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes and to receive, administer, and distribute funds for activities related to those purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Connections Foundation Inc?
Community Connections Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Connections Foundation Inc's EIN?
Community Connections Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0788130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Community Connections Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Community Connections Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-connections-foundation-inc-morg_f593fc660be24702b14177bc27c813c7
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