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July 7, 2008
July 4, 2008 — Starting with the 2008 tax year, all nonprofit organizations must file the revised Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service. The new form will require more information than before. Why the change? What will be required? Here are answers from the IRS. MORE
July 7, 2008 — The Beverly Children’s Learning Center has received a $22,500 grant from the North Shore United Way has awarded $22,500 for enrichment of its year-round out of school program. The grant will be used to help pay for staff training and indoor and outdoor games and activities. MORE


July 3, 2008 — Common Impact, a Cambridge-based nonprofit organization that connects skilled professionals from leading companies to high-potential nonprofits that need assistance overcoming key business challenges, announced the appointment of four new board members. MORE


July 1, 2008 — Tapestry Health, a leading provider of health services in western Massachusetts, announced that it has received two competitive state grants totaling $495,000 to support health services and suicide prevention programs. MORE


June 30, 2008 — The International Fund for Animal Welfare, based in Yarmouth Port, announced the opening of its new international headquarters, featuring green technology, which serves as the hub for 16 country offices and animal welfare and conservation projects in more than 40 countries. MORE


June 27, 2008 — The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston today announced that the it has reached its $500 million fundraising campaign goal, the largest ever for a cultural organization in Boston, noting that its success “is a testament to our many generous donors, their passion for art, and their support of the vision for the future of this museum.” MORE
July 7, 2008 — The Boston Food Bank recently reached the halfway point on construction of its new warehouse facility when the traditional white beam – signed by The Food Bank employees, invited guests and members of Ironworkers Local 7 – was lowered in place onto the structure’s frame during a topping off ceremony. MORE


July 6, 2008 — The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange announced that it has received renewal of two grants from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, totaling $130,000, which will fund adoption recruitment efforts in Springfield and Boston. MORE


June 29, 2008 — A recently completed national study found that foundations and community foundations reported an average total return of 9.9%, net of fees, in fiscal year 2007, down from a 13.7% return the year before. MORE


June 27, 2008 — The Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition this week launched a statewide campaign to promote what it called an “urgent and growing need” for English language programs in the state’s workforce. MORE


June 27, 2008 — Charitable giving in the United States is estimated to be $306.39 billion in 2007, exceeding $300 billion for the first time in history, according to Giving USA 2008, the yearbook on philanthropy recently released by Giving USA Foundation. MORE
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