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    Mass Mentoring Partnership

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    BOSTON, MAWebsite6176951200

    About Mass Mentoring Partnership

    Ensure that all young people have access to supportive adults through mentoring and partnership.

    Focus Areas

    MentoringYouth DevelopmentEducationCollege ReadinessLeadership DevelopmentCommunity Building

    Who They Fund

    youth (school-aged children and adolescents)students seeking academic support

    Funding Style

    program start-up / seed fundingprogram expansion / scale-upevidence-based / best-practices implementationcapacity building for youth programs

    About Mass Mentoring Partnership

    The Mass Mentoring Partnership Inc backs a tightly focused mentoring ecosystem in Massachusetts, with repeat grants to intermediaries and direct-service organizations that start or expand youth mentoring programs according to current best practices. Recent awards show a consistent emphasis on helping young people build academic performance, self-esteem, social competence, and workforce development skills. The largest recent grant listed is $72,154 to Big Brother Big Sister of Western Massachusetts Inc in West Springfield, paired with substantial support for other mentoring providers across the state. The foundation’s grantmaking is built around capacity and program growth rather than one-off project experiments. Recipients include statewide and regional mentoring organizations such as Bbbs of Central MA, Big Sister Assoc, Family Service Association, and Partners for Youth With Disabilities, suggesting a sustained interest in organizations that can scale mentoring access for school-aged children and adolescents. That pattern aligns with the foundation’s stated focus on advancing quality mentoring and supports for young people in Massachusetts through training, technical assistance, and policy work that expands equitable mentoring opportunities.

    What Mass Mentoring Partnership Funds

    Youth mentoring is the clearest throughline in the grant record. The foundation gave $50,000 to Luk Inc in Fitchburg to start or expand youth mentoring programs, and it made the same kind of award to Big Sister Assoc in Boston. Several grants also connect mentoring to academic support and social development. Big Brother Big Sister of Western Massachusetts Inc received $72,154 for mentoring work tied to academic performance, self-esteem, social competence, and workforce development. The same program model appears across organizations serving different communities. Partners for Youth With Disabilities in Somerville received $50,000 for mentoring programs, while Girls Inc of Lynn received $50,000 for the same purpose. The repeated purpose language indicates a program model centered on best-practice mentoring rather than distinct thematic subgrants.

    How Mass Mentoring Partnership Gives

    Typical grant sizes cluster in a narrow band: the 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $26,405, and the 75th percentile is $38,160. Recent awards often land above that range, with many at $41,650, $45,810, or $50,000. The record also shows repetition across years for the same recipients, including Bbbs of Eastern MA, Family Service Association, Luk Inc, Partners for Youth With Disabilities, Big Sister Assoc, Girls Inc of Lynn, Evkids, and Strong Women Strong Girls Inc. That points to ongoing support rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is not a grantmaker to individuals and does not make program-related investments.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $1.3M

    Total Assets

    $3.6M

    Total Revenue

    $2.9M

    Total Expenses

    $3.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $20K and $38K, with a median of $26K.

    25th Percentile

    $20K

    Median

    $26K

    75th Percentile

    $38K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    CYNTHIA K ORELLANA

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    Topics

    youth mentoring program developmentacademic achievement / tutoring supportself-esteem and social-emotional learningsocial competence / interpersonal skillsworkforce readiness / career development for youth

    Where Mass Mentoring Partnership Makes Grants

    Grant dollars stay overwhelmingly local: 98% of grants go to recipients in Massachusetts, and every listed recent grantee is in the US. Boston appears multiple times, including Big Sister Assoc and Bbbs of Eastern MA, while other frequent recipient cities include Worcester, Springfield, Somerville, Lawrence, Lynn, and Fitchburg. The geography suggests a statewide Massachusetts mentoring network with clusters in Greater Boston, the Merrimack Valley, and western Massachusetts.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Mass Mentoring Partnership

    What kinds of organizations does The Mass Mentoring Partnership Inc support?

    It funds organizations that start or expand youth mentoring programs according to current best practices. Recent recipients include Big Brother Big Sister of Western Massachusetts Inc, Bbbs of Central MA, Big Sister Assoc, Partners for Youth With Disabilities, and Girls Inc of Lynn.

    What are the foundation’s main program areas?

    The foundation focuses on mentoring and youth development, with related support for K-12 education, higher education, workforce development, and capacity building or training. The grant purposes commonly connect mentoring to academic performance, self-esteem, social competence, and workforce development.

    How large are typical grants?

    Typical grant size is fairly concentrated: the 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $26,405, and the 75th percentile is $38,160. Recent awards also include multiple grants at $41,650, $45,810, and $50,000.

    Does the foundation make grants outside Massachusetts?

    Its giving is local, and 98% of grants go to recipients in Massachusetts. In the recent-grants list, all listed recipients are located in Massachusetts, and the recipient-country distribution shows 142 grants in the US.

    Do any recipients receive support more than once?

    Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Bbbs of Eastern MA, Family Service Association, Luk Inc, Partners for Youth With Disabilities, Big Sister Assoc, Girls Inc of Lynn, Evkids, Strong Women Strong Girls Inc, and Bbbs of Central MA.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INCWEST SPRINGFIELD, MA$72,1542025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BIG SISTER ASSOCBOSTON, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    PARTNERS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIESSOMERVILLE, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATIONLAWRENCE, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    STRONG WOMEN STRONG GIRLS INCJAMAICA PLAIN, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    EVKIDSDORCHESTER, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    GIRLS INC OF LYNNLYNN, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    LUK INCFITCHBURG, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BBBS OF EASTERN MABOSTON, MA$41,6502025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    RAILROAD ST YOUTH PROJECTGREAT BARRINGTON, MA$38,1602025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BBBS OF CENTRAL MAWORCESTER, MA$38,1602025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENTSPRINGFIELD, MA$38,1602025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    ENROOTCAMBRIDGE, MA$35,5022025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    FALMOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLSFALMOUTH, MA$34,4202025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    RAW ART WORKSLYNN, MA$33,9952025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    LOVE TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY INCBROCKTON, MA$30,1632025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    OLD COLONY YMCABROCKTON, MA$29,8302025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BOSTON CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERBOSTON, MA$29,8302025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOLYOKEHOLYOKE, MA$29,8302025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    GSA LINK INCNORTHBOROUGH, MA$29,8302025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    LITERATIONSBOSTON, MA$28,1642025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    COMMUNITY TEAMWORK INCLOWELL, MA$27,3312025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    18 DEGREESPITTSFIELD, MA$25,6652025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    MELROSE ALLIANCE AGAINST VIOLENCEMELROSE, MA$25,6652025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BOSTON PARTNERS IN EDUCATION INCBOSTON, VA$25,6652025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    PROJECT COACHSPRINGFIELD, MA$25,3312025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    SILVER LINING MENTORINGBOSTON, MA$23,9992025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    CHICABOSTON, MA$22,3332025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INCLAWRENCE, MA$21,5002025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    JEWISH BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERNEWTON, MA$21,5002025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BOSTON PROJECT MINISTIESDORCHESTER, MA$21,5002025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    LIGHTHOUSE PERSONALIZED EDUCATION FOR TEENSHOLYOKE, MA$21,5002025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    ASSOCIATES FOR HUMAN SERVICESTAUNTON, MA$21,5002025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    COACHING FOR CHANGE INCTAUNTON, MA$21,5002025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    CENTERBOARDLYNN, MA$18,5842025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTSSPRINGFIELD, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    GIRLS INC OF THE VALLEYHOLYOKE, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BUILD BOSTONBOSTON, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCEJAMAICA PLAIN, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    POSITIVE ACTION AGAINST CHEMICAL ADDICTION INCNEW BEDFORD, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    THE DREAM PROGRAMWINOOSKI, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    SCHOOL ON WHEELS OF MASSACHUSETTS INCEAST BRIDGEWATER, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    CROSSROADSDUSBURY, MA$17,3352025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    AFRICAN COMMUNITY EDUCATIONWORCESTER, MA$16,6602025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL VOLUNTEERSSPRINGFIELD, MA$12,4952025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    YMCA OF METRO NORTHPEABODY, MA$9,0052025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    FOLLOW MY STEPS FOUNDATION INCCHICOPEE, MA$9,0052025TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATIONLAWRENCE, MA$50,0002024TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    BBBS OF EASTERN MABOSTON, MA$50,0002024TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
    PARTNERS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIESSOMERVILLE, MA$50,0002024TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC

    $72,154
    WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BIG SISTER ASSOC

    $41,650
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    PARTNERS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES

    $41,650
    SOMERVILLE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION

    $41,650
    LAWRENCE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    STRONG WOMEN STRONG GIRLS INC

    $41,650
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
    2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    EVKIDS

    $41,650
    DORCHESTER, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    GIRLS INC OF LYNN

    $41,650
    LYNN, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    LUK INC

    $41,650
    FITCHBURG, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BBBS OF EASTERN MA

    $41,650
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    RAILROAD ST YOUTH PROJECT

    $38,160
    GREAT BARRINGTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BBBS OF CENTRAL MA

    $38,160
    WORCESTER, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

    $38,160
    SPRINGFIELD, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    ENROOT

    $35,502
    CAMBRIDGE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    FALMOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $34,420
    FALMOUTH, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    RAW ART WORKS

    $33,995
    LYNN, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    LOVE TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY INC

    $30,163
    BROCKTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    OLD COLONY YMCA

    $29,830
    BROCKTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BOSTON CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

    $29,830
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOLYOKE

    $29,830
    HOLYOKE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    GSA LINK INC

    $29,830
    NORTHBOROUGH, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    LITERATIONS

    $28,164
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    COMMUNITY TEAMWORK INC

    $27,331
    LOWELL, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    18 DEGREES

    $25,665
    PITTSFIELD, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    MELROSE ALLIANCE AGAINST VIOLENCE

    $25,665
    MELROSE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BOSTON PARTNERS IN EDUCATION INC

    $25,665
    BOSTON, VA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    PROJECT COACH

    $25,331
    SPRINGFIELD, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    SILVER LINING MENTORING

    $23,999
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    CHICA

    $22,333
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INC

    $21,500
    LAWRENCE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    JEWISH BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER

    $21,500
    NEWTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BOSTON PROJECT MINISTIES

    $21,500
    DORCHESTER, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    LIGHTHOUSE PERSONALIZED EDUCATION FOR TEENS

    $21,500
    HOLYOKE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    ASSOCIATES FOR HUMAN SERVICES

    $21,500
    TAUNTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    COACHING FOR CHANGE INC

    $21,500
    TAUNTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    CENTERBOARD

    $18,584
    LYNN, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

    $17,335
    SPRINGFIELD, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    GIRLS INC OF THE VALLEY

    $17,335
    HOLYOKE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BUILD BOSTON

    $17,335
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE

    $17,335
    JAMAICA PLAIN, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    POSITIVE ACTION AGAINST CHEMICAL ADDICTION INC

    $17,335
    NEW BEDFORD, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    THE DREAM PROGRAM

    $17,335
    WINOOSKI, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    SCHOOL ON WHEELS OF MASSACHUSETTS INC

    $17,335
    EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    CROSSROADS

    $17,335
    DUSBURY, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    AFRICAN COMMUNITY EDUCATION

    $16,660
    WORCESTER, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

    $12,495
    SPRINGFIELD, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    YMCA OF METRO NORTH

    $9,005
    PEABODY, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    FOLLOW MY STEPS FOUNDATION INC

    $9,005
    CHICOPEE, MA2025

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION

    $50,000
    LAWRENCE, MA2024

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    BBBS OF EASTERN MA

    $50,000
    BOSTON, MA2024

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    PARTNERS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES

    $50,000
    SOMERVILLE, MA2024

    TO START OR EXPAND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND FOR PURPOSES INCLUDING ADVANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMACE, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPENTENCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.