Boston Foundation
BOSTON, MA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2022). Boston Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation devotes its resources to improving lives and strengthening communities. The Foundation fulfills this mission in three principal ways: (1) Working with nonprofit organizations through grantmaking and deep partnership to address our community's critical challenges;(2) Partnering with donors, nonprofit organizations, and companies to pursue philanthropy that is not only effective, but values-aligned and fulfilling; and (3) Utilizing civic leadership and engagement, through research, convening, and advocacy to advance justice and equity in Greater Boston.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds Boston Foundation
$304.4M in foundation grants on record from 264 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $81.6M | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $28.5M | 4 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $20M | 1 |
| P M Allen Family Foundation | $17.6M | 3 |
| James M and Cathleen D Stone Family Foundation | $13.2M | 4 |
| Furtherance Fund Inc C/O Davidson Dawson & Clark | $11.5M | 1 |
| Sharpe Family Foundation | $10.8M | 3 |
| Spector Foundation | $10.5M | 3 |
| Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $8.4M | 12 |
| Casey & Family Foundation C/O the Philanthropic Initiative | $8M | 1 |
Leadership
M Lee Pelton — CFO & Treasurer (Principal officer)
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