MFi Projects

Overview of Creating a New Project

The MFi is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. Our mission is to raise private funds for public purposes in the Town of Medfield.

Those who wish to undertake a project that would fit within the MFi's above-stated mission should contact us (Hyperlink to Contact MFi) to set forth your ideas in general terms. We will then be in touch to let you know (a) whether the project is something that the MFi may be interested in pursuing and (b) if so, to discuss the possibility of working together to accomplish our common goals. In this connection, you may wish to attend a monthly MFi meeting to present your idea and to ask any questions that you may have.

The MFi Board will then vote on whether to accept your project as one of its causes. If so, three (3) members of your group would be asked to sign a Letter Agreement (hyperlink to Project Resources Agreements) stating that you agree to follow our Standard Operating Procedures (hyperlink to Project Resources Standard Operating Procedures) after you have been given an opportunity to review the foregoing to determine whether our structure is a good fit for your cause.

The group wishing to undertake your project then would become a sub-committee of the MFi and would conduct its fundraising efforts as an initiative of the MFi after obtaining any necessary advance approvals (Hyperlink to Project Resources Standard Operating Procedures) from the MFi Board. Donors wishing to support your project may request that their contributions be directed to your cause.

Moneys raised and spent for your project will be accounted for in a separate sub-account of the MFi, though it is necessary for your fund, just like all of our constituent funds, to contribute to the general operating costs of maintaining the MFi and its non-profit 501(c)(3) status. MFi is an all volunteer-run organization, yet it does have certain unavoidable costs such as accounting fees, postage, etc. In the past, we have required each fund to contribute an amount equal to 1% of revenues toward these costs, but an adjustment to this contribution rate may be required from time to time. As an example, if the Fund raised $1,000 in donations, it would contribute $10 toward the MFi's operating expenses. The Board prides itself in keeping costs to a minimum in order to maximize the efficiency of donor contributions.

If your project is accepted as a Fund of the MFi, one of our Board Members will review with you the logistics of how deposits are made, tax receipts are processed, as well as the procedures for making expenditures related to your project.

To get started on your project now, click here and tell us about your idea!

Current Funds

Medfield Night Fireworks - established by volunteers for the purpose of fundraising for presentation of a fireworks display on Medfield Day by the Medfield Park & Recreation Commission of the town of Medfield, MA .

Friends of Medfield Youth Outreach - FOMYO - established by volunteers for the purpose of fundraising for supplies, technology and to cover the cost of parent and youth programming which must be independently raised. Other intitiatives for funding include stipends for graduate student interns and funding to cover the cost of speakers/other professionals to provide education on youth issues to the town.

Friends of Recreation - established by volunteers for the purpose of fundraising for construction of a new recreation center to be owned by the Town of Medfield, MA and to be operated by its Park and Recreation Department.

Friends of Seniors Inc

Gazebo Players

High School Track and Bleachers Fund was established by volunteers for the purpose of fundraising, planning, and implementing renovations to the track and bleachers surrounding the athletic field located at Medfield High School in Medfield, MA.

Natasha Domeshek Fund is a group of volunteers working together to facilitate administrative operations of the Angel Run in memory of Natasha Domeshek. The Angel Run is a 5k fun run/walk designed to bring members of the extended Medfield community together in a spirit of joy and celebration. A portion of the proceeds from the Angel Run will be donated to provide emergency financial support to Medfield families in need. The remainder of the proceeds will fund a scholarship designated for a Medfield High School graduate(s) in the Class of 2012. >> Learn More

Sawmill Brook Conservation Fund - established by volunteers for the purpose to fundraise for the maintenance of the Sawmill Brook Conservation lands to be owned by the Town of Medfield. >> Learn More

Zullo Gallery - supports the expansion and beautification of the gallery whose mission is to add cultural enrichment to the community through the exhibition of fine artwork, the performance of live music and the presentation of art education classes.

Schools - established to provide additional funding needs for Medfield's public schools. In the past this fund has supported the refurbishing of the Blake Middle School Auditorium and the Wheelock School courtyard and helped to provide scholarship funds for school field trips. There is a separate fund for Dale Street, Kingsbury High, Memorial, Ralph Wheelock and Thomas A. Blake Middle Schools

Medfield Foundation General Fund - established to provide maintenance funding for the administrative, marketing and financial needs of this non-profit organization.

Medfield Youth Community Collaborative (MYCC) - established to provide leadership to and community focus on Medfield Youth by identifying current issues facing the young people of Medfield and providing related student and parent education, facilitating communication among our schools, families and community members, promoting safe, legal and healthy behaviors and activities. >> Learn More

Previous Funds/Projects

The Friends of the Dale Street Playground is a non-profit group of volunteers organized for the purpose of fundraising, planning and implementation of the new renovations to the Dale Street Playground located on the grounds of the Dale Street School.

Senior Bus - established by volunteers in partnership with the Council on Aging,(COA), Friends of Seniors, Inc ( FOSI) and the Town of Medfield to raise funds for a 14 passenger handicapped equipped bus for the Council on Aging transportation program.

Field of Dreams Fund - formed for the purpose of fundraising, planning, and implementing renovations and installing synthetic turf to the athletic fields located at Medfield High School in Medfield, MA.