History
The Northshore Education Consortium (NEC), one of the first educational collaboratives in Massachusetts, opened its doors to students in 1974.
Thirty years later, educational budget cuts combined with rising costs made it necessary for the organization to begin pursuing other funding to ensure the continuation of high quality services and content offered in NEC programs.
In 2005, NEC’s Board of Directors created a non-profit arm of the organization solely devoted to fundraising and development. This entity, the Friends of the Northshore Education Consortium, is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN# 61-1479553) that pursues funding for general operating and programmatic costs via grant proposals, events and major gift donations.
This volunteer advisory board is comprised of educational professionals, parents and area business leaders who have created a comprehensive fundraising strategy, and are committed to seeing NEC succeed.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Highlights
- Revenue of $399,343
- $37,815 donated to our Tribute Program
- $233,092 received in grant support from local foundations and businesses
- $42,324 donated through our annual appeal
Friends of NEC Annual Report
Each year, Friends of NEC reports its financial data from the previous fiscal year.
2024 Friends of NEC Annual Report
2023 Friends of NEC Annual Report
2022 Friends of NEC Annual Report
2021 Friends of NEC Annual Report
2020 Friends of NEC Annual Report
2019 Friends of NEC Annual Report
2018 Friends of NEC Annual Report
2017 Friends of NEC Annual Report
Friends of NEC Board
Cindy Johnson, Friends of NEC President, EBSCO & Parent of a thriving NEC graduate
Luisa Coppola, Friends of NEC Vice President, Rockland Trust
Elma Mandzo-Jonvanic, Friends of NEC Treasurer, Pentucket Bank
Graham Bacheller, Friends of NEC immediate past President, Lincoln Investment
Carmen Posteraro, Salem Five Bank
Alison Famico, proud Parent of NEC student
Sherry Perry, proud Parent of NEC student
Staff
Fran Rosenberg, Executive Director
Ann Noyes, Grants Coordinator
Sarah Seiler, Development Director
Cummings Foundation
Friends of the Northshore Education Consortium is one of 150 local nonprofits that has benefitted greatly from the $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. In 2023, the organization was selected from a total of 630 applicants during a competitive review process. Over three years, the Friends of NEC will receive $225,000 from the Cummings Foundation.
1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partner
Friends of NEC Outdoor Adventure Program is an approved nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet, a diverse and global network of businesses, nonprofits, and individuals working together to ensure that our shared planet and our future generations thrive.
