Boston Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2104021
- Total giving
- $250MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2.1BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation devotes its resources to expanding opportunities, improving lives and strengthening communities. See Schedule OThe Foundation fulfills this mission in three principal ways: (1) Working with nonprofit organizations through grantmaking and deep partnership to address our community's critical challenges;(2) Partnering with donors, nonprofit organizations, and companies to pursue philanthropy that is not only effective, but values-aligned and fulfilling; and (3) Utilizing civic leadership and engagement, through research, convening, and advocacy to advance justice and equity in Greater Boston.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation | $15M | 2021 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $4.7M | 2021 |
| Trustees of the Amherst College Inc | $4M | 2021 |
| City of Boston Trust Funds | $2.7M | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | $2.1M | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: bostoninc.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.