13-06-2025
The Big E donates nearly $400,000 to the town of West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Each year, The Big E donates one percent of its annual gross revenue to the town of West Springfield to support the Eastern States Exposition Trust. Close to two million people attended the Big E last year.
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The ESE trust fund began in 1994, when the fair grew from 5 days to 17 days. The goal of the fund is to provide grants to local programs and initiatives supporting youth, senior citizens, and education.
On Thursday, the CEO of Big E presented a check of $370,970 to the Mayor of West the largest donation so far. The Big E has contributed over five million to the trust.
'As we march through the past 20 years now, that trust is growing, and will continue to do great good for the community of West Springfield, and we're proud of it,' said Gene Cassidy, President and CEO of the Eastern States Exposition.
In the past, the trust has provided grants to many organizations. Some include the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, and the West Springfield Library. The next round of grant recipients will be announced soon.
Interested organizations can also submit a grant application through
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