From public IRS filings
FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN INC
BOSTON, MA · Environment
Mission
TO WORK WITH BOSTON'S DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE BOSTON'S FIRST PUBLIC PARKS: THE COMMON, THE PUBLIC GARDEN AND THE COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MALL.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3.7M
Total expenses
$3.9M
Total assets
$30M
Program expense ratio
80%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN INC
$5.2M in foundation grants on record from 75 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $2.2M | 4 |
| Boston Foundation | $887K | 6 |
| Heather and Robert Keane Family Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $202K | 3 |
| Millicent C Starr Charitable Tr | $200K | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $193K | 4 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | $190K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $173K | 4 |
| Sidman Family Foundation | $90K | 3 |
| Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation | $66K | 2 |
Leadership
JIM BORDEWICK — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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