About Us

Our Board

Our Board of Directors helps our community thrive by mobilizing philanthropic giving.

Director Emeritus
Kim Clark

John Vasconcellos
President

508-996-8253 ext. 201
jvasconcellos@southcoastcf.org

Kim Goddard
Marketing & Communications Manager

508-996-8253 ext. 217
kgoddard@southcoastcf.org

Kim Goddard joined the organization in October 2020 as the Marketing & Communications Manager. Originally from California, Kim worked in advertising and marketing for companies such as Lucasfilm and Bose Corp. Upon moving to the area, Kim began consulting for start-ups and several nonprofits such as Community Boating Center, DATMA, and Our Sisters’ School. She also served on the board for Coastal Neighbors Network. When Kim isn’t working on Community Foundation business, she is program managing mural installations for the New Bedford organization, Superflat NB.

Tricia Grime
Development Manager

508-996-8253 ext. 203
pgrime@southcoastcf.org

Adrianna Heard
Donor Services Associate

508-996-8253 ext. 214
aheard@southcoastcf.org

Adrianna Heard joined the Foundation in July 2020 as the Development Systems Administrator and in January 2021 was promoted to Donor Services Associate. Adrianna was born and raised in New Bedford and graduated with honors, from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Kim Heard
Office Administrator

508-996-8253 ext. 215
kheard@southcoastcf.org

Charles Holley
Director of Finance and Administration

508-996-8253 ext. 204
cholley@southcoastcf.org

Charles Holley joined the organization in December 2020 as the Director of Finance & Administration. Most recently Charles was the Director of Finance & Administration for Boston Harbor Now and Chief Financial Officer for Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative. He is currently the Board Treasurer for Mystic River Watershed Association.

Sarah Rose
Director of Engagement

508-847-6119
srose@southcoastcf.org

Sarah Rose joins the organization in January 2021 as the Director of Engagement. Sarah most recently served as the Deputy Director for Education and Outreach for Plimoth Patuxet Museums and the Vice President for Education and Programs for the New Bedford Whaling Museum. She is on the Board of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum and Friends Academy.

Holly Weeden
Programs and Donor Services Manager

508-996-8253 ext. 202
hweeden@southcoastcf.org

AHA! (Art, History and Architecture!)
Candace Lee Heald
AHA! Director

508-996-8253 ext. 205
ahacoordinator@southcoastcf.org

Our Strategic Priorities

Building on nearly 25 years of history and looking ahead toward the next phase of our work to mobilize philanthropy by matching donors and resources with community needs for the benefit of our region, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has grounded itself in a deep understanding of the organization’s business model as well as the needs and challenges of our region.

In order to meet our mission and fulfill the obligations of the SouthCoast Community Foundation, the strategic focus over the next five years will need to balance internal improvements with more robust and engaging external initiatives. We will continue our commitment to be the philanthropic partner of choice for local donors, and we will articulate and promote a clear vision of the impact we will have in servicing the needs of our communities.

By 2023, we will:

Build a Community Foundation that can serve the needs of our region.
Be an effective catalyst for philanthropy.
Improve the quality of life in our region through education, arts and culture, and economic opportunity.

For a detailed summary of our strategic priorities and how we plan to meet them, click below.

Our Financials

The SouthCoast Community Foundation was established in 1995 with its first charitable gift of $100,000. For 25 years, we have shown significant growth. We now manage more than $35 million in charitable assets in support of more than 175 funds established by our dedicated nonprofit, individual, and corporate fundholders.

To view our most recent financial statement, click below.

Our History

Since 1995, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has given rise to philanthropic giving across the SouthCoast region.

In its first year of operation, the SouthCoast Community Foundation received its first charitable gift of $100,000. In 1997, we invested $1 million to establish Youth Entitled to Success (Project YES), spearheading drug abuse prevention and education efforts in our community.

For 25 years, we have supported personal and corporate philanthropy by offering a range of innovative giving options. We offer a variety of funds to help every donor meet their philanthropic goals.

The SouthCoast Community Foundation currently manages more than $35 million in charitable assets in support of more than 175 funds established by nonprofits, families, and businesses across Southeastern Massachusetts.