The Boston Foundation
The Boston Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
We are committed to closing the gaps on this region’s greatest disparities. Through our resources and relationships we work to open pathways to opportunity and build and sustain vital, prosperous and equitable communities.
About
The Boston Foundation is one of the nation’s first and most impactful community foundations. We exist to close the gap on this region’s greatest disparities, and to help build a better Boston. The systemic and structural inequities that drive disparities cannot be dismantled without extraordinary perseverance and collaboration among visionary and courageous partners, including donors who are committed to making philanthropy an effective vehicle for social change. Together we can improve lives and strengthen communities. We believe that civic leadership and civic engagement are the most powerful ways to advance economic justice and equity in Greater Boston. We are a hub of partnerships and networks that work with and answer to the communities we serve. We collect data, commission research, share knowledge, develop dynamic programs, and fuel new ideas. Our work informs public policy, catalyzes conversations and advocates not only for change, but for repair of the historical harms of inequity. Ultimately, we aim to support, contribute and create well-being and opportunity within our communities.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “As greater boston's community foundation, the boston foundation devotes its resources to building and sustaining a vital, prosperous city and region, where justice and opportunity are extended to everyone. continued on schedule o.the foundation fulfills this mission in three principal ways: (1) making grants to nonprofit organizations and designing special funding initiatives to address this community's critical challenges;(2) working in partnership with donors and other funders to achieve high-impact philanthropy; and (3) serving as a civic hub and center of information, where ideas are shared, levers for change are identified, and common agendas for the future are developed.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “As greater boston's community foundation, the boston foundation devotes its resources to building and sustaining a vital, prosperous city and region, where justice and opportunity are extended to everyone. the foundation fulfills this mission in three principal ways: (1) making grants to nonprofit organizations and designing special funding initiatives to address this community's critical challenges;(2) working in partnership with donors and other funders to achieve high-impact philanthropy; and (3) serving as a civic hub and center of information, where ideas are shared, levers for change are identified, and common agendas for the future are developed.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is MA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 75 Arlington Street Floor 3, Boston, MA, 021163936.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 132 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $74,706,530.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1915.
- The organization pays $12,859,331 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,403,296 in fundraising expenses.