The Boston Baptist Social Union concentrates its giving on Massachusetts-based Baptist faith organizations, making large, targeted gifts to support congregational ministry and outreach. Grants emphasize multicultural ministries, support for veterans, and funding for outdoor youth experiences (summer and winter canoeing/camp programs). The foundation prefers a small number of sizable, unrestricted or general-support awards to well-known Baptist entities in-state.
A defining feature of Boston Baptist Social Union’s grantmaking is the scale of its support for Massachusetts Baptist ministries: one 2025 award of $376,125 to The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts was directed to summer and winter canoeing experiences for people who would otherwise be unable to participate, alongside multicultural ministries and veterans support. That same recipient appears repeatedly in the recent grants, showing a sustained relationship around outdoor access and faith-based service. The foundation also makes large general-support awards to Massachusetts Baptist organizations, including multiple grants of $250,000 to Massachusetts Baptist Multi-cultural Ministries for general ministry support. Its recent giving shows a clear preference for in-state Baptist congregational and ministry partners, with awards that range from general operating support to targeted program support. Other recurring recipients include churches and ministry groups in Boston, Somerville, Lynn, Brockton, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Chelsea, and Groton. Across the list, Boston Baptist Social Union funds faith-based community work rather than a broad cross-sector portfolio. The pattern points to concentrated support for Baptist fellowship, multicultural ministry, veterans-related ministry, youth experiences, and local church-based outreach.
Multicultural ministry is one of the clearest themes in Boston Baptist Social Union’s recent grants. Massachusetts Baptist Multi-cultural Ministries received $250,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for general ministry support, while The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts received a 2025 grant that also referenced multicultural ministries. Youth development appears through both church and conference support. First Nepali Baptist Church of Somerville received $50,000 in 2025 and $40,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for youth support, and Christian Youth Conference at Ocean Park Inc received $50,000 in 2025 for general support. The foundation also supports ministries serving specific communities. First Baptist Church Lynn received $40,000 in 2024 and 2025 for Karen ministry, and Seafarer’s Friend in Chelsea received $40,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for general support.
Boston Baptist Social Union’s typical grant size falls between $10,000 at the 25th percentile and $33,750 at the 75th percentile, with a median of $20,300. The recent record shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, especially for Massachusetts Baptist Multi-cultural Ministries, The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, Ruggles Baptist Church, First Nepali Baptist Church of Somerville, Seafarer’s Friend, and First Baptist Church Lynn. The pattern is consistent with a recurring institutional grantmaker rather than a one-time sponsor. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $34K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$34K
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Highly concentrated: very few, large grants (multiple six-figure gifts) primarily to repeat grantees that are state-level or multi-church Baptist organizations, focused on general/ministry support rather than many small or new grantees.
Notable grantees: The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Baptist Multi-Cultural Ministries, Local Massachusetts Baptist congregations / multi-church ministries (typical beneficiaries)
Boston Baptist Social Union gives entirely within Massachusetts: 100% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and the top state by grant count is also MA. Recent recipients are spread across Groton, Lexington, Boston, Somerville, Brockton, New Bedford, Chelsea, Lynn, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain. The largest recent awards reach Groton and Lexington, while many other grants land in Greater Boston communities and nearby cities.
The foundation funds Massachusetts Baptist and church-based organizations engaged in Christian ministry, multicultural ministry, veterans support, youth experiences, and local community service. Recent grants went to groups such as Massachusetts Baptist Multi-cultural Ministries, The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, and several Boston-area churches and ministry centers.
No. The recipient country distribution shows 145 grants, all in the US, and 100% of grants go to recipients in Massachusetts. The recent grant list includes Massachusetts communities such as Boston, Somerville, Lynn, Chelsea, Brockton, and Groton.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution centers on a median of $20,300, with the 25th percentile at $10,000 and the 75th percentile at $33,750. Recent awards also include larger six-figure grants to long-term ministry partners.
Recurring awards are common. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Massachusetts Baptist Multi-cultural Ministries in 2023, 2024, and 2025; First Nepali Baptist Church of Somerville in 2023 through 2025; Seafarer’s Friend in 2023 through 2025; and Ruggles Baptist Church in 2023 through 2025.
Recent grants emphasize multicultural ministry, youth support, Karen ministry, veterans support, and outdoor canoeing experiences tied to church ministry. One grant to The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts explicitly covered summer and winter canoeing experiences, while another to First Baptist Church Lynn supported Karen ministry.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Boston Baptist Social Union that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Generally restricted to work in the Greater Boston Area. Applicants need to provide organizational financial information, the most recent audited financial statements, a project-year budget, the organization's tax identification number, and proof of 501(c) tax status.
Deadline: Applications must be received by February 15 annually.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF MASSACHUSETTS | GROTON, MA | $263,300 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUMMER & WINTER CANOEING EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, AND SUPPORT TO MULTI CULTURAL MINISTRIES. VETERANS SUPPORT MINISTRIES. |
| MASS BAPTIST MULTICULTURAL MINISTIRES | LOWELL, MA | $255,000 | 2026 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| RUGGLES BAPTIST CHURCH | Boston, MA | $70,990 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RUGGLES BAPTIST CHURCH | Boston, MA | $65,186 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE AT OCEAN PARK INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $65,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH | BROCKTON, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| FIRST NEPALI BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOMERVILLE | SOMERVILLE, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | YOUTH SUPPORT |
| MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH | BROCKTON, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $43,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LYNN | LYNN, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | KAREN MINISTRY |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LYNN | LYNN, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | KAREN MINISTRY |
| THE BOSTON PROJECT MINISTRIES | DORCHESTER, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST NEPALI BAPTIST CHURCH OF MALDEN | MALDEN, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | YOUTH SUPPORT |
| OVERSEAS BURMESE CHRISTION FELLOWSHIP | BOSTON, MA | $35,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MEDFORD | MEDFORD, MA | $35,460 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| MIRACLE MILE MINISTRIES | BOSTON, MA | $35,375 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITEBOSTON | DORCHESTER, MA | $35,125 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOSTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST COMMUNITY CENTER | ROXBURY, MA | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOSTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST COMMUNITY CENTER | ROXBURY, MA | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OVERSEAS BURMESE CHRISTION FELLOWSHIP | BOSTON, MA | $33,100 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MEDFORD | MEDFORD, MA | $30,460 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| MIRACLE MILE MINISTRIES | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOWELL | LOWELL, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOWELL | LOWELL, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOSTON TRINITY ACADEMY | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOSTON BLACK CHURCH VITALITY | Boston, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| LOWELL INTERNATIONAL CHURCH | LOWELL, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN |
| THE BOSTON PROJECT MINISTRIES | DORCHESTER, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LOWELL INTERNATIONAL CHURCH | LOWELL, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN |
| BOSTON TRINITY ACADEMY | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TWELFTH BAPTIST CHURCH | ROXBURY, MA | $20,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TWELFTH BAPTIST CHURCH | ROXBURY, MA | $20,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE OUTDOOR CHURCH OF CAMBRIDGE | HARVARD, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF MASSACHUSETTS | GROTON, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUMMER & WINTER CANOEING EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, AND SUPPORT TO MULTI CULTURAL MINISTRIES. VETERANS SUPPORT MINISTRIES. |
| CITY STRINGS UNITED | ROXBURY, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| YOUNG LIFE BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| YOUNG LIFE BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| UNITEBOSTON | DORCHESTER, MA | $18,375 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE OUTDOOR CHURCH OF CAMBRIDGE | HARVARD, MA | $17,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST TOWNSEND | WEST TOWNSEND, MA | $17,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY FOR ELDERLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED PERSONS. |
| UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $16,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $16,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FBC BEDFORD | BEDFORD, MA | $16,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOSTON BLACK CHURCH VITALITY | Boston, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| COMPASS POINT MINISTRIES | BROCKTON, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EMMANUEL GOSPEL CENTER | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALL HANDS IN-TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH | ARLINGTON, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DAVID HARP MINISTRIES INC | WINTER GARDEN, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMPASS POINT MINISTRIES | ABINGTON, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
THE AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF MASSACHUSETTS
$263,300TO PROVIDE SUMMER & WINTER CANOEING EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, AND SUPPORT TO MULTI CULTURAL MINISTRIES. VETERANS SUPPORT MINISTRIES.
MASS BAPTIST MULTICULTURAL MINISTIRES
$255,000GENRAL SUPPORT
RUGGLES BAPTIST CHURCH
$70,990GENERAL SUPPORT
RUGGLES BAPTIST CHURCH
$65,186GENERAL SUPPORT
CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE AT OCEAN PARK INC
$65,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
$50,000GENERAL PURPOSE
FIRST NEPALI BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOMERVILLE
$50,000YOUTH SUPPORT
MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
$50,000GENERAL PURPOSE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN
$43,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LYNN
$40,000KAREN MINISTRY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LYNN
$40,000KAREN MINISTRY
FIRST NEPALI BAPTIST CHURCH OF MALDEN
$40,000YOUTH SUPPORT
OVERSEAS BURMESE CHRISTION FELLOWSHIP
$35,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MEDFORD
$35,460GENERAL PURPOSE
MIRACLE MILE MINISTRIES
$35,375GENERAL SUPPORT
UNITEBOSTON
$35,125GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BOSTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST COMMUNITY CENTER
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOSTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST COMMUNITY CENTER
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OVERSEAS BURMESE CHRISTION FELLOWSHIP
$33,100GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MEDFORD
$30,460GENERAL PURPOSE
MIRACLE MILE MINISTRIES
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOWELL
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOWELL
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BOSTON BLACK CHURCH VITALITY
$30,000GENERAL PURPOSE
LOWELL INTERNATIONAL CHURCH
$30,000FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN
LOWELL INTERNATIONAL CHURCH
$30,000FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN
TWELFTH BAPTIST CHURCH
$20,300GENERAL SUPPORT
TWELFTH BAPTIST CHURCH
$20,300GENERAL SUPPORT
THE OUTDOOR CHURCH OF CAMBRIDGE
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF MASSACHUSETTS
$20,000TO PROVIDE SUMMER & WINTER CANOEING EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, AND SUPPORT TO MULTI CULTURAL MINISTRIES. VETERANS SUPPORT MINISTRIES.
CITY STRINGS UNITED
$20,000GENERAL PURPOSE
UNITEBOSTON
$18,375GENERAL SUPPORT
THE OUTDOOR CHURCH OF CAMBRIDGE
$17,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST TOWNSEND
$17,000SUPPORT FOR MUSIC MINISTRY FOR ELDERLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED PERSONS.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN
$16,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF JAMAICA PLAIN
$16,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FBC BEDFORD
$16,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BOSTON BLACK CHURCH VITALITY
$15,000GENERAL PURPOSE
COMPASS POINT MINISTRIES
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EMMANUEL GOSPEL CENTER
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALL HANDS IN-TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DAVID HARP MINISTRIES INC
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COMPASS POINT MINISTRIES
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT