Boston Main Streets Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 203510157 · Private foundation
Boston Main Streets Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.4M in giving and $918K in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 35 individual grants from this funder — $240K awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Boston Main Streets Foundation funds
Boston Main Streets Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Bowdoin Main Street TO REVITALIZE CITY OF BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD MAIN STREETS | — | $15K | 2018 |
| Jp Centresouth Main Streets TO REVITALIZE CITY OF BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD MAIN STREETS | — | $15K | 2023 |
| West Roxbury Main Streets Inc TO REVITALIZE CITY OF BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD MAIN STREETS | — | $10K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Boston Main Streets Foundation
Boston Main Streets Foundation'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 bostonmainstreets.org/foundation.
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Frequently asked questions about Boston Main Streets Foundation
- Does Boston Main Streets Foundation accept grant applications?
- Boston Main Streets Foundation'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 Main Streets Foundation fund?
- Boston Main Streets Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Geneva Bowdoin Main Street, Jp Centresouth Main Streets, West Roxbury Main Streets Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Boston Main Streets Foundation give in grants?
- Boston Main Streets Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $240K over 35 grants.
- Where is Boston Main Streets Foundation located?
- Boston Main Streets Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203510157.
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