Boston Bar Association
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2164774
- Massachusetts
- Boston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Total giving
- $91KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $8.8MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO ADVANCE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION, THE ASSOCIATION WILL STRIVE TO 1) FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF LAWYERS BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LAWYERS AS PEOPLE, AS MEMBERS OF A PROFESSION WITH LONGSTANDING VALUES AND TRADITIONS, AND AS CITIZEN-LAWYERS, 2) SERVE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE TOOLS, RELATIONSHIPS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL CAREERS AND PRACTICES, 3) SERVE LAW FIRMS, IN-HOUSE LAW DEPARTMENTS, NON-PROFITS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES IN AND CLOSELY CONNECTED TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION, 4) INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL, PROVIDE FOR THE FAIR AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE LAW, 5) ENSURE THAT THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, CAPACITY AND OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE DYNAMIC AND SUITED TO THE TASK OF ACCOMPLISHING THE ASSOCIATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bar Foundation | $120K | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | $13K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: bba.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.