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Trustees of Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042103545  ·  Private foundation

Trustees of Boston College is a private foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $228.3M in grants paid and $5.20B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 38 individual grants from this funder — $3.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$228.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.20B
Total assets
38
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Trustees of Boston College funds

Trustees of Boston College's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, higher education, sports & recreation.

Community ImprovementHigher EducationSports & Recreation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Trustees of Boston College, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Fund for Parks and Recreation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$750K2019
The Fund for Parks and Recreation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$250K2024
City of Boston Transportation Department
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$106K2019
Glorious Orphanage Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Westwood, MA$100K2020
Brighton Marine Health Center Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Brighton, MA$100K2020
Glorious Orphanage Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Westwood, MA$100K2019
City of Newton
GENERAL SUPPORT
Newton, MA$100K2019
City of Newton
General support
Newton, MA$100K2017
Newton Public Schools
GENERAL SUPPORT
Newtonville, MA$100K2017
The Fund for Parks and Recreation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$100K2017
Jackson Mann Community School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Allston, MA$100K2017
City of Newton
GENERAL SUPPORT
Newton, MA$100K2018
Glorious Orphanage Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Westwood, MA$100K2018
Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province
GENERAL SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$100K2024
Caritas De Puerto Rico
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Juan, PR$94K2018

Trustees of Boston College giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$676K
2018$498K
2019$1.2M
2020$433K
2022$145K
2023$125K
2024$470K

How to apply for funding from Trustees of Boston College

Trustees of Boston College'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 bc.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Trustees of Boston College

Does Trustees of Boston College accept grant applications?
Trustees of Boston College'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 Trustees of Boston College fund?
Trustees of Boston College's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include The Fund for Parks and Recreation, The Fund for Parks and Recreation, City of Boston Transportation Department. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Trustees of Boston College give in grants?
Trustees of Boston College reported $228.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 38 grants.
Where is Trustees of Boston College located?
Trustees of Boston College is based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042103545.
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About this profile. This page is built from Trustees of Boston College's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Trustees of Boston College. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.