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MFi Legacy Fund Announces Local Grants

Posted on December 23, 2021 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund Announces Local Grants

First appeared in the Medfield Patch at https://patch.com/massachusetts/medfield/medfield-foundation-legacy-fund-announces-local-grants

Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Announces Local Grants

MFi’s Legacy Fund announces grants to local non-profit organizations and a new $100,000 matching gift challenge opportunity through 12/31/21

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Chris Cahill, announcing the grant winners at 7th Wave Brewing
Chris Cahill, announcing the grant winners at 7th Wave Brewing (Courtesy Image)

MFi Legacy Fund Announces Local Grants

Medfield Foundation’s Legacy Fund announces grants to local non-profit organizations and a new $100,000 matching gift challenge opportunity through December 31, 2021

The Medfield Foundation’s Legacy Fund, an endowment fund created by the Medfield Foundation (MFi), has awarded grants to four local non-profit organizations, enabling them to fund important initiatives to benefit the Medfield community.

The new grants were awarded after the foundation received eleven proposals submitted requesting a total of $62,000. Six groups were invited to participate in a live “Pitch It!” event, and ultimately four were awarded a total of $28,200 in grants. The grant recipients include Medfield Outreach, the Peak House Heritage Center, Sustainable Medfield, and the Friends of the Medfield High School Theatre Society.https://ac1f38d33f43afec0b39381bbd3e3b71.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html

“The Medfield Foundation is committed to positively impacting the lives of all the town’s residents,” said Kirsten Poler, Medfield Foundation president. “We listened to the needs of the community as presented to us, and we are so pleased we’re able to make these grants. We look forward to growing our grants program through the Matching Gift Challenge so that we can meet more of our community needs in the future.”

“The committee was impressed with the thoughtful approaches that our four recipients displayed throughout the process,” said Legacy Fund Co-Chair Chris Cahill. “We envision these organizations continuing to foster initiatives that help to ensure Medfield remains a town of unique character and value to all residents.”

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This is the second round of grants distributed from the MFi Legacy Fund for a total of $48,200 granted to date. Past MFi Legacy Fund recipients include Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP), and the Cultural Alliance of Medfield (CAM).

For more information about the Legacy Fund or to make a gift through the year-end $100,000 match program, visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/legacy-fund.

About the Medfield Foundation

The Medfield Foundation (MFi) is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation whose mission is to use community funds to support community-driven projects with the goal of enriching the lives of all in our community. For more information about the Medfield Foundation, Legacy Fund, Angel Run, or any of our other initiatives, visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/.

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MFi Legacy Fund’s matching $100,000 challenge

Posted on December 7, 2021 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund’s matching $100,000 challenge

Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund received a $100,000 matching gift challenge

The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has received a $100,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor, that will match all other gifts made to the Legacy Fund before the end of the year. Your gift will not only be doubled, but can be put to work in your community through the grant making in 2022.

The 2021 Legacy Fund round of grants were just announced. The Legacy Fund received ten proposals requesting a total of $62,000 in grant money, and after careful consideration, the MFi Legacy Fund awarded $28,200 in grants to 4 groups:

Medfield Outreach

Peak House Heritage Center

Sustainable Medfield

Friends of the MHS Theatre Society

The MFi Legacy Fund looks forward to seeing the results of the great work these groups will do for our community. The MFi also looks forward to building a larger endowment to allow its grants program to fulfil more of the needs presented to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund.

Donate by year end to have your donation doubled, either on-line at www.MedfieldFoundation.org/legacy-fund or send a check to the Medfield Foundation, 459 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052.

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Holiday weekend

Posted on December 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Holiday weekend

ANGEL RUN

Over 1300 participated in the Angel Run, the annual family friendly holiday fun run, that is a Medfield Foundation initiative held on the first Sunday in December. Proceeds raised assist Medfield families in need, and all participants are guaranteed an enjoyable, festive time. These were the refreshments before the arrival of the runners.

HOLIDAY STROLL

Large crowds attended the annual Holiday Stroll sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of Medfield on Friday night. Ron Gustavson was again in charge of the ice sculpture for CAM, and reported that the ice sculpture this year was finished in record time.

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MFi annual appeal

Posted on November 30, 2021 | Comments Off on MFi annual appeal
-MFi MEDFIELD FOUNDATION INC. Building Community Medfield Foundation, Inc. (MFi) c/o Medfield Town House 459 Main Street Medfield. MA 02052 (774) 469-0260 info@medfieldfoundation.org www.MedfieldFoundation.org Registered Charity: 04-3559057 Board of Directors Kirsten Poler, President Abby Marble, Treasurer Leanne LaBelle, Clerk Pamela Bates John Byrne Meghan Foley Dorrian Cohen Fragola Betsy Marble Matthew Parillo Osler (Pete) Peterson Evan Weisenfeld Bonnie Wren-Burgess Past Board Members Kevin Hern, President Cindy Hern. Legal Advisor Robert Luttman. Clerk Stephen Phillips, President Scott McDermott Kelly McDermott Todd Trehubenko Adam Graber Jan Rimmel Kerry McManama Linda D'Amore Legacy Fund Community Board Todd Trehubenko, Co-Chair Chris Cahill, Co-Chair Ryan Boland Mike LaBelle Abby Marble Betsy Marble Osler (Pete) Peterson Kirsten Poler Evan Weisenfeld Angel Run Board Stephen Greene. Co-Chair Kimberly Crow. Co-Chair Angie Dorney Heidi Lusby Cla ire Shield Rose Colleran Nancy Lorusso Meghan Foley Michelle Burrell Chris Carlin Amy O'Donnell Betsy Marble Minta Hissong Sue Toohey MFi LEGACY F U N · D November 2021 Dear Medfield Neighbor, We hope this letter finds you and your family happy and healthy. Over the past two years, we have become acutely aware of the importance of belonging to a strong, vibrant, and supportive community. Life can quickly and unexpectedly change for us, our family, neighbors, and friends. We here at the Medfield Foundation are writing today to appeal for your help to address our most pressing community needs during these challenging times. Established in 2001, the Medfield Foundation (MFi) is a 100% volunteer-run 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Medfield residents, build a stronger community, and facilitate the raising and allocation of private funds for public needs in Medfield. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. As Medfield's community foundation, MFi is interwoven within the fabric of our town, helping to fundraise over $3,000,000 for community projects, create meaningful events, and-build - - - - resilience for the future. Two major initiatives that currently need help are: • MFi Public Need Fund, which supports the growing number of families facing hard times and crises. This Fund is used by Medfield Outreach and is primarily financed through the proceeds of the MFi Angel Run and your donations. • MFi Legacy Fund Endowment, which is a growing fund whose goal is to raise an endowment large enough to enable annual grants to support community-driven projects to strengthen and improve our hometown now and in the future. On the reverse side of this letter are examples of the enormous impact these Funds have already had on our community. By giving today, you can positively influence the lives of our neighbors who face difficult times. With humility and hope, we ask you to support these two initiatives that will help our community thrive. The enclosed donation card shows the many ways to contribute. To learn more about MFi, the Public Need Fund or Legacy Fund, please go to MedfieldFoundation.org, follow us on social media or email info@MedfieldFoundation.org. Give where you live and where your heart is. Your support will make a difference! With Heartfelt Gratitude, Kirsten Poler President P.S. Does your employer offer matching gifts? You can double your impact!

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Angel Run

Posted on October 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Angel Run

The Angel Run is coming!

Last call for shirts!

The Medfield Foundation Angel Run will be held on Sunday, December 5. It’s a 5K / Run / Walk community “fun raiser” and family event. The route is filled with decorations and festive highlights. Bring your friends, the kids, the dog, the stroller and Grandma too. Wear your festive holiday gear and and help raise funds for Medfield families in need. 

Early Bird Registration is $25 and includes a commemorative shirt, but ends soon on November 1.  

Standard Registration is $30 and runs until November 19, but does NOT include a shirt. 

Go to MedfieldFoundation.org for more info and to sign up.

Please spread the word!

We hope you’ll join us!

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MFi Legacy Fund grant making announced

Posted on September 24, 2021 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund grant making announced

MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS


The Community Board that operates the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund announced today that applications are now open for their second round of grants. Any Medfield-based nonprofit is eligible and welcome to submit a grant request online at www.medfieldfoundation.org/legacy-fund by October 15, 2021.

The Community Board will review all submissions and select the finalists who will be invited to a Shark Tank-type event (PITCH IT!) in October where they can present their projects, goals, and financial needs. The final selection of grant recipients will be made by the Community Board in early November.

The initial round of Legacy Fund grants was made two years ago, with monies awarded to the Cultural Alliance of Medfield (CAM) ($10,000), the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail ($5,000), and Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP) ($5,000). CAM is using its grant to create the Cultural Arts Center at the former Medfield State Hospital; the Medfield Rail Trail has started construction of its new multipurpose trail; and MCAP hired a grant writer who succeeded in garnering a five-year, $625,000 Federal SAMSA drug prevention grant.

This year’s grant candidates should be prepared to illustrate a strong and compelling current need for funds, and possibly present how those funds may be leveraged in some material way, as illustrated above.

Time is running out to submit an application, so local non-profits are encouraged to act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity.

ABOUT THE MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND

The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Legacy Fund raises funds from the community and makes grants to established non-profit organizations through a competitive process.
For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit www.medfieldfoundation.org/legacy-fund.

Make an impact. Leave a Legacy!

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Pamela Bates, Matthew Parillo, and Kirsten Poler join MFi board

Posted on March 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Pamela Bates, Matthew Parillo, and Kirsten Poler join MFi board

Medfield Foundation names 3 to its board of directors

The Medfield Foundation has announced that Kirsten Poler, Matthew Parillo and Pamela Bates have been appointed to its Board of Directors. These appointments reflect the growth of MFi and its initiatives and contributions to the town. The MFi Board of Directors governs all Medfield Foundation events and campaigns, administers associated funds and works with local nonprofit groups.

“The work of MFi and our organizations is more important than ever in these times and our Board composition must evolve to support outreach to new residents and families in Medfield. With these changes, MFi has further increased the makeup of our board in terms of gender and career experience,” said Evan Weisenfeld, president of Medfield Foundation.

Poler is a trusts and estates lawyer who practiced at Palmer and Dodge and Wellesley College until relocating to London 20 years ago.  While in London, Kirsten worked to raise money for various nonprofits which included trekking to Mt Everest base camp for Women for Women and running several London Marathons for the NSPCC.

Having moved back recently, Kirsten has worked on behalf of the Annual Fund for Civic Leadership at the Boston Foundation, The Charles River School, and her alma mater, Amherst College. Kirsten is enjoying getting to know all things Medfield and has also joined the Conservation Commission and the board of the Cultural Alliance of Medfield.  Kirsten lives with her husband and youngest daughter and many assorted animals on their farm.

Parillo is a Massachusetts native who lives in Medfield with his wife and two children. He is the assistant vice president of communications at Brandeis University’s Institutional Advancement division. He is responsible for directing an integrated and strategic communications effort to support fundraising and constituent engagement initiatives. He has coached soccer for Medfield youth and has taught sailing at a public sailing center. He also serves as an advisor to Footnote, a MassChallenge online media company that brings academic research and expertise to a broader audience.Get the Inside Massachusetts Politics newsletter in your inbox.

Bates resides in Medfield with her husband and two children in the Wheelock School and Medfield Children’s Center. She is the chief operating officer at Shorelight, a Boston-based global education company partnering with top-ranked, nonprofit North American universities to build innovative programs and services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens. She serves on the Parent Board of the Medfield Children’s Center, volunteers for her alma mater Wheaton College (Norton) and as a mentor for Lead5050 focused on increasing opportunity for women in international education.

For information about the foundation, visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/

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Lueders are Civic Founders of MFi Legacy Fund

Posted on March 18, 2021 | 2 comments
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Mike & Connie Lueders and Lueders Companies are Civic Founders of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund

The Medfield Foundation (MFi) is pleased to announce Mike & Connie Lueders and Lueders Companies as Civic Founders of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund.

Mike and Connie Lueders believe in and support the Medfield community and the mission of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund. Mike and Connie said, “Having been residents of this community for 36 years, we have experienced the unity, support, and common goals shared by MFi. We are honored to be part of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund and Civic Founders.”

The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is an endowed fund of the Medfield Foundation, and is working to raise an initial endowment of $1 million to support non-profit and community initiatives in town. By supporting these initiatives now and in the future, the Legacy Fund seeks to assure that Medfield will have the continued support for its current and future families and provide financial resiliency to meet community needs. The endowment is being raised through “Founders” like Mike and Connie Lueders and Lueders Companies.

For almost 40 years, Lueders Environmental, Inc. and Lueders Tree & Landscape, Inc. have provided personalized landscape care services with a more thoughtful approach to the environment. Lueders Environmental provides Lawn and Plant Health Care Diagnostics and Services. Lueders Tree & Landscape, Inc., focuses on expert pruning of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. To learn more, visit Luedersco.com.

If you too appreciate your Medfield community and would like to leave your mark on Medfield’s future, please consider becoming a Founder of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund. Learn more about the Legacy Fund at http://medfieldfoundation.org/legacy-fund.

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Medfield Foundation – opportunities

Posted on February 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Medfield Foundation – opportunities

Opportunities to get involved with the Medfield Foundation:

Events:

  • Town meetings – Get involved distributing water and promoting MFi initiatives at Town Meeting
  • Medfield Day Booth – help on Medfield Day to promote MFi and its initiatives – help with set up/breakdown, host game, distribute information, meet and greet. Help with Angel Run Booth and race registrations.
  • MFi’s Angel Run – run a subcommittee or volunteer to help during the event itself. Man booth on Medfield Day. Help by doing behind the scenes work leading up to the event.
  • Volunteer Awards – work with other committed volunteers to promote this important initiative. Get involved in the process, decision making and the event itself.  Help fundraise for the event and coordinate all the small things that make this such a great event.  Coordinate the day in which the volunteers are honored. 

Administrative:

  • Initiate paperwork for new funds and initiatives.
  • Keep fund/initiative paperwork up to date
  • Record and distribute minutes at our monthly meetings.
  • Write press releases
  • Enhance our PR/ Publicity/ Marketing
  • Database management of email addresses and donors
  • Web site maintenance – Work with our website manager to keep content current.

Fundraising:

  • Grant writing – find &/or write grants for our general fund as well as our initiatives
  • Fund liaison – work closely with our initiatives to give support and guidance
  • Fundraising for general fund
  • Volunteer Awards committee volunteer
  • Search out corporate sponsors

Medfield Foundation (www.MedfieldFoundation.org). If interested, please contact me at Osler.Peterson@OslerPeterson.com or 508-359-9190.

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Tim & Linda Bonfatti – MFi Legacy Fund founders

Posted on February 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Tim & Linda Bonfatti – MFi Legacy Fund founders
We give to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund because we believe deeply in the local initiatives it supports, like Medfield Outreach and Medfield Cares About Prevention. Having this strong community charitable foundation helps make Medfield a special place and is the reason why we have lived here for over 25 years. Linda & Tim Bonfatti We invite you to join us. To learn more, please visit: medfieldfoundation.org/legacy-fund

If you too value what Medfield has meant to your family, invest in its future by becoming a Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund founder too.

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