Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6130261
- Massachusetts
- Boston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Total giving
- $6.5MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 82Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $20MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MBF WAS ORGANIZED TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS THAT ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, ADVANCE LAW-RELATED AND JUDICIAL EDUCATION, AND IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LAW.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flaschner Judicial Institute | $580K | 2024 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $450K | 2024 |
| Community Legal Aid Inc | $400K | 2024 |
| South Coastal Counties Legal Services | $280K | 2024 |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | $230K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (82 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.massbarfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.