Highland Street Connection
Newton, Massachusetts · EIN 043048298 · Private foundation
Highland Street Connection is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.9M in annual giving against $74.1M in assets. This page documents the 1,212 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Highland Street Connection — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Highland Street Connection funds
Highland Street Connection's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Highland Street Connection, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Church and Catholic School FOR RELIGIOUS. | Palm Desert, CA | $360K | 2020 |
| Boston Charitable Trust Fund FOR HEALTHCARE. | Boston, MA | $250K | 2020 |
| Cathedral High School FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation FOR HEALTHCARE. | Rancho Mirage, CA | $205K | 2023 |
| Mentor the National Mentoring Partnership FOR MENTORING. | Boston, MA | $160K | 2022 |
| Mentor the National Mentoring Partnership FOR MENTORING. | Boston, MA | $152K | 2020 |
| Boston College FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | Chestnut Hill, MA | $150K | 2022 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston FOR COMMUNITY. | Boston, MA | $145K | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank FOR COMMUNITY. | Boston, MA | $128K | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank FOR COMMUNITY. | Boston, MA | $128K | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra FOR EMPOWERMENT. | Boston, MA | $120K | 2023 |
| Boston College FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | Chestnut Hill, MA | $115K | 2020 |
| Camp Harbor View FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING. | Boston, MA | $110K | 2020 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation FOR HEALTHCARE. | Rancho Mirage, CA | $102K | 2020 |
| Home Base FOR HEALTHCARE. | Boston, MA | $101K | 2020 |
Highland Street Connection giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Highland Street Connection
Highland Street Connection's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at highlandstreet.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Highland Street Connection
- Does Highland Street Connection accept grant applications?
- Highland Street Connection's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Highland Street Connection fund?
- Highland Street Connection's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Sacred Heart Church and Catholic School, Boston Charitable Trust Fund, Cathedral High School. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Highland Street Connection give in grants?
- Highland Street Connection reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.1M over 1,212 grants.
- Where is Highland Street Connection located?
- Highland Street Connection is based in Newton, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043048298.
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