Bringing helping hands to local communities.

The Community Service Fund (CSF) raises donations from MIT staff and faculty to provide grants to local community organizations, as well as student-, staff-, and faculty-led service initiatives. Your support of CSF empowers MIT to make a meaningful impact on individuals, families, and organizations in Cambridge and Greater Boston.

Serving local communities and the world since 1968.

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The CSF has pursued MIT’s global mission of service on the local level for more than 50 years—creating important neighborhood connections as well as learning and leadership opportunities for our students and colleagues.

Our story

From Cambridge to people all over the Commonwealth.

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We leverage a dependable, effective model of community-directed philanthropy to help MIT staff, students, and faculty contribute their giving dollars, skills, and passions  to people and organizations all over Massachusetts. 

How it works

Good people doing great work.

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You’ll find members of our team in departments, labs, and centers across MIT. Their work empowers our students and colleagues to do good in the local community, and to carry that spirit of service with them out into the world. 

Meet our team

Got questions? Great!

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Whether you’re wondering if CSF is for you or figuring out the best way to get involved, we’ve got you covered.

Browse the FAQ