Boston Baptist Social Union
Melrose, Massachusetts · EIN 046034977 · Private foundation
Based in Melrose, Massachusetts, Boston Baptist Social Union has awarded $7.4M across 237 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Boston Baptist Social Union funds
Boston Baptist Social Union's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, housing & homelessness, youth development.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, older adults, veterans, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts TO PROVIDE SUMMER & WINTER CANOEING EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, AND SUPPORT TO MULTI CULTURAL M | Groton, MA | $376K | 2024 |
| The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts TO PROVIDE SUMMER & WINTER CAN OING EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, AND SUPPORT TO MULTI CULTURAL M | Groton, MA | $270K | 2022 |
| The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts TO PROVIDE SUMMER & WINTER CANOEING EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, AND SUPPORT TO MULTI CULTURAL M | Groton, MA | $263K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Boston Baptist Social Union
From Boston Baptist Social Union's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at bbsu.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Boston Baptist Social Union
- Does Boston Baptist Social Union accept grant applications?
- Yes — Boston Baptist Social Union's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Boston Baptist Social Union fund?
- Boston Baptist Social Union's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Boston Baptist Social Union give in grants?
- Boston Baptist Social Union's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $1.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.4M over 237 grants.
- Where is Boston Baptist Social Union located?
- Boston Baptist Social Union is based in Melrose, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046034977.
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