BOSTON FOUNDATION INC
BOSTON, MA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
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 INC
$303.1M in foundation grants on record from 257 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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