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Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042104021  ·  Private foundation

Boston Foundation Inc is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $213.5M in annual giving against $1.20B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 11,183 grants for Boston Foundation Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$213.5M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$1.20B
Assets (FY2020)
11,183
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What Boston Foundation Inc funds

Boston Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include families, immigrants & refugees, youth pop.

familiesimmigrants & refugeesyouth 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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
Transfer to DAF
Cincinnati, OH$21.7M2020
The Miami Foundation
Transfer to DAF
Miami, FL$15.0M2022
New England Conservatory of Music Inc
Operating Support
Boston, MA$10.6M2017

How to apply for funding from Boston Foundation Inc

Boston Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at tbf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Boston Foundation Inc

Does Boston Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Boston Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Boston Foundation Inc fund?
Boston Foundation Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, The Miami Foundation, New England Conservatory of Music Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Boston Foundation Inc give in grants?
Boston Foundation Inc reported $213.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $796.1M over 11,183 grants.
Where is Boston Foundation Inc located?
Boston Foundation Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042104021.
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About this profile. This page is built from Boston Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Boston Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.