Friends of the Community Learning
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$109K
-13.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$116K
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-25.9% YoY
About Friends of the Community Learning
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Community Learning is a nonprofit organization, based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $109K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $6.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $108,576 | $125,039 | $87,972 |
| Revenue | $108,395 | $159,585 | $123,346 |
| Expenses | $124,858 | $122,518 | $77,699 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6 | $11 | $10 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Clc-bridge Program ($68,000), Clc-career Counseling ($20,000), Clc- Scholarships ($16,436).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLC- SCHOLARSHIPS CAMBRIDGE, MA | — | $16,436 |
| CLC-BRIDGE PROGRAM CAMBRIDGE, MA | — | $68,000 |
| CLC-ESOL TEACHERS CAMBRIDGE, MA | — | $11,175 |
| CLC-CAREER COUNSELING CAMBRIDGE, MA | — | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVIA AJANEL | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| PHYLLIS BENJAMIN | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CHARLIE DUTTON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ACHILLES GATSONIS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| BRITT HALL | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JUDY HIKES | CLERK | 5 | — |
| MARIA KEFALLINOU | DIRECTOR OF | 5 | — |
| HOLLY KLOSE | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | — |
| JULIA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| LOUIS NEJAME | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| OLIVIA TARTAGLIA | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| SALLY WALDRON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Friends of the Community Learning?
As of 2025, Friends of the Community Learning holds $109K in total assets with $108K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $116K in 2025.
Where does Friends of the Community Learning operate?
Friends of the Community Learning has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Friends of the Community Learning award?
In 2025, Friends of the Community Learning awarded 4 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of the Community Learning's EIN?
Friends of the Community Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3148659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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