The Community Foundation for MetroWest today announced $1.35 million in corporate funding for its Action Projects, high-impact, data-informed investments that bring together business leaders, nonprofits, experts, and donors to address the root causes of inequity, close funding gaps, and advance shared economic priorities across MetroWest.
These investments reflect a growing commitment from the corporate sector to partner in building a stronger, more equitable regional economy.
Funding for Action Projects includes:
MathWorks, the Natick-based leading developer of mathematical computing software for designing engineered systems, has committed $1.1 million over three years to the Equity in Education Action Project, which targets early literacy for students in grades 1–4 and strengthens middle school math outcomes, critical building blocks for long-term academic and workforce success. MathWorks is a long-term partner of CFMW, supporting multiple initiatives that advance regional education and equity goals.
Avidia Bank, a Massachusetts–chartered stock savings bank, has committed $150,000 over 3 years to the Workforce Development Action Project, which addresses persistent income disparities in MetroWest by expanding access to career pathways. Avidia Bank has been a trusted partner of CFMW, aligning its long-term philanthropic vision to support the Building and Construction Trades’ work to sustain community impact.
Morgan Stanley, a global leader in financial services and a long-standing partner of CFMW, has provided $100,000 in support of the Workforce Development Action Project. This contribution allows the Foundation to continue addressing urgent community priorities that strengthen career pathways for under-resourced populations and enhance the overall financial stability and sustainability of under-resourced or underemployed MetroWest residents.
“We’re grateful to MathWorks, Avidia Bank, and Morgan Stanley for their ongoing commitments, which demonstrate making significant contributions that will help accelerate solutions to some of MetroWest’s most pressing challenges,” said Jay Kim, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for MetroWest. “Through our Action Projects, we focus on results-driven, equity-centered strategies, bringing partners together and directing resources where they can make the greatest difference for residents across our region. These commitments will go a long way in helping us achieve our goals and confirm the momentum of these Action Projects.”
Built on the insights of CFMW’s Impact MetroWest community indicator initiative, Action Projects provide a structured, scalable platform for corporate and community partners to invest in solutions that address systemic challenges and deliver measurable outcomes. By aligning philanthropy with data and community voice, CFMW is helping to redefine how regional impact is achieved, moving from short-term funding to long-term change. Building on this momentum, CFMW will launch a new Action Project this summer to strengthen arts and culture in the region.
About Community Foundation for MetroWest Action Projects
Through its Action Project initiative, the Foundation identifies the root causes of critical community challenges by combining data analysis with deep collaboration among nonprofit partners, educators, and business leaders. The Foundation directs strategic investments in education, workforce development, and housing toward measurable, lasting outcomes that expand opportunity and improve quality of life for residents across MetroWest. Companies and donors can partner in this work to align their philanthropic goals with high-impact, community-driven solutions.
