Community Health Systems Inc. is a private foundation based in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The organization operates as a non-operating foundation established in 1985, serving as the parent organization for two health service affiliates. The foundation enhances community capacity to achieve optimal health, wellness, and quality of life through grantmaking and clinical operations management.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.4M
-0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$795K
+14.9% YoY
Grant Count
27
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+14.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide services and resources that enhance the community's capacity to achieve optimal health, wellness, and quality of life through the management of its two health service affiliates.
The foundation prioritizes funding for:
- Food and housing needs for low-income individuals and families
- General operating support for nonprofits
- Food programs for seniors
- WiFi access for seniors
- Health equity initiatives
- Maternal healthcare expansion
- Food pantries and soup kitchens
Grantmaking
The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. However, the Community Health Systems Foundation (the grantmaking entity) opened its 2026 grant cycle with:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves 13 communities in northern Bristol County and southern Norfolk County, Massachusetts:
- Attleboro
- Dighton
- Easton
- Franklin
- Foxboro
- Mansfield
- Norton
- North Attleboro
- Plainville
- Rehoboth
- Seekonk
- Taunton
- Wrentham
Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $17.4 million (2024)
- Annual Income: $12.4 million
- Total Revenues: $943,237 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $950,722 (2024)
- Annual Giving Trend: Decreased from $5.5 million in 2021 to $692,000 in 2023
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,424,667 | $17,432,152 | $18,386,416 |
| Revenue | $943,237 | $-97,952 | $-801,674 |
| Expenses | $950,722 | $833,945 | $945,588 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $850,632 | $691,786 | $674,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $847,605 | $308,607 | $291,671 |
| Distributable Amount | $864,737 | $804,883 | $818,735 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Marianne Wills
The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA BLOUNT | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| CAROLYN BLAKE DIBBERT | CLERK | 0.25 | — |
| ANTHEA GOMES | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| JACK LANK | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL LENAHAN | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| JULIANA LORUSSO | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| ELISE SERVANT | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| LIAM TIMMONS | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| TIM COMEAUX | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL FOURNIER | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| BRIAN PATEL | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| JOHN HOEY | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| ABRAM AGAYBY | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The 2026 grant cycle was informed by a recent survey indicating that area nonprofits are operating under significant strain, navigating major funding reductions, rapidly escalating community needs, and growing operational pressures.
Sturdy Health Awarded 5-Year Grant from Community Health Systems FoundationRecent grants include support to Sturdy Health for a 5-year grant to improve health equity and expand access to maternal healthcare.
Sturdy Health Awarded 5-Year Grant from Community Health Systems FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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