At Friends of Matènwa, we honor every gift with integrity, clarity, and careful stewardship, ensuring that donor support goes directly to the child-centered classrooms, teacher training, school gardens, and community-led initiatives that families in Matènwa have identified as most essential. We maintain full financial transparency through independent annual reviews and detailed reporting, and we are proud to hold a Four-Star Charity rating from Charity Navigator, a Platinum Transparency seal from Candid, and a Top-Ranked rating from Global Giving, reflecting our commitment to accountability and the responsible use of every donor dollar.
Our contact information
Office address:
Friends of Matènwa, Inc.
91 Aberdeen Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone
617-543-8844
IRS 990 & Audited Financial Statement
Friends of Matènwa is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and qualified as a non-profit with Public Charity Status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our EIN is: 27-2898086.
Donor Privacy Policy
Friends of Matènwa respects the privacy of our donors and is committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. Your trust makes our work possible, and we handle your information with care, discretion, and responsibility. This policy explains what information we collect and how it is used.
Information We May Collect
When you make a donation, sign up for updates, or otherwise engage with Friends of Matènwa, we may collect the following information:
Contact information
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Name
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Organization or affiliation (if provided)
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Email address
Donation and payment information
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Donation amount and history
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Payment method details needed to process your contribution
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Billing information associated with your payment
Additional information you choose to share
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Communication preferences
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Comments, questions, or messages to our staff
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Information about how you learned about Friends of Matènwa
How Your Information Is Used
We use donor information only to support our mission and to communicate with you appropriately. This includes:
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Processing donations and providing receipts or acknowledgments
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Responding to your questions or requests
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Sharing updates about the Matènwa Community Learning Center and related programs (if you choose to receive them)
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Informing you about opportunities to support our work
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Maintaining accurate records of donor support
Payment information is used solely to complete and document transactions and is not retained or used for other purposes beyond what is necessary for secure processing.
Our Commitment to Confidentiality
Friends of Matènwa does not sell, rent, trade, or share donor information with other organizations.
Donor information is used only for the internal purposes of Friends of Matènwa and solely to support the work you have chosen to make possible.
Managing Your Communication Preferences
You may opt out of receiving mailings, emails, or other communications from us at any time. To update your preferences or request removal from our contact lists, please contact us using the information below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or about how your information is handled, please contact:
Friends of Matènwa
Email: brian@matenwa.org
Phone: 617-543-8844