Chilmark Town Affairs Council
The Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation which has been qualified as a charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Chilmark Town Affairs Council is run by its executive officers and members. The members of Chilmark Town Affairs Council are selected based upon their commitment to the recreational, social and cultural needs of the Chilmark Community Center, the Town of Chilmark and the island of Martha’s Vineyard, and to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable community organization.
Chilmark Town Affairs Council’s functions include soliciting contributions for the benefit of the facilities and programs of the Chilmark Community Center, to oversee and advise on the programming and fiscal issues concerning the operations of the Community Center, and to provide a liaison between the year-round and summer residents of Chilmark in matters relating to the Community Center and the social, recreational and facilities needs of the Town of Chilmark.
The Town Affairs Council has been responsible for the building of the Community Center, including the art shack, tennis courts and other recreational facilities, the acquisition of equipment required for the summer activities of the Community Center, including sail boats and sports equipment, funding the launch of new unique programming such as the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival, and coordination with the Town of Chilmark on improvements to the Community Center building for the community’s benefit. Each year the Town Affairs Council and the Town of Chilmark contribute to a joint maintenance fund for the facilities of the Community Center.
The Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3). Under existing IRS regulations, all contributions to the Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc. are fully tax deductible.
Each year the Town Affairs Council conducts an annual appeal to provide funds for capital improvements to the Community Center. Periodically, more extensive appeals are made for major development projects.