THE BOSTON EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
ROXBURY, MA
Mission
THE BOSTON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. (BEDF) IS THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BPS). AS THE FISCAL AGENT, NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF BPS, BEDF ENABLES A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY BPS SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS. THE MAJORITY OF BEDF FUNDING REVENUES COME FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY, SUCH AS FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THIS FUNDING SUSTAINS AND EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE UNAVAILABLE, SUCH AS SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS, LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds THE BOSTON EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
$8.2M in foundation grants on record from 51 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $2M | 1 |
| Boston After School & Beyond | $1.1M | 4 |
| Edvestors | $762K | 69 |
| English for New Bostonians | $602K | 7 |
| Boston Foundation | $562K | 10 |
| Boston Schools Fund | $514K | 3 |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation | $410K | 2 |
| Emmanuel College | $300K | 2 |
| Eos Foundation | $195K | 4 |
| Home for Aged Women | $180K | 1 |
Leadership
PAMELA LEINS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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