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
$109.8M in foundation grants on record from 68 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $59.4M | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $28.5M | 4 |
| James M and Cathleen D Stone Family Foundation | $9.4M | 2 |
| Horace A Moses Foundation C/O Boston Foundation | $4.3M | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $2.7M | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $2.2M | 4 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | $2.1M | 4 |
| Point32health Foundation | $1.3M | 3 |
| Strivetogether | $1.1M | 4 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated & Affiliates Group Return | $1M | 8 |
Leadership
M Lee Pelton — CFO & Treasurer (Principal officer)
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