T

The Boston Foundation

123 employees

The Boston Foundation, founded in 1915, is one of the oldest and largest community foundations.

Investor insights

Sectors invested in

Non Profit26

Communities15

Association10

Health Care9

Education6

Music3

Youth Development3

human services2

Law Enforcement2

Service Industry2

Food and Beverage2

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)1

Professional Networking1

Events1

Community Land Trust1

Farmers Market1

Workshops1

Farm Training1

Conference1

Urban Farming1

Funding rounds participated in

$25K sweet spot round size

Most of their 56 investments are in rounds between $20K and $35K

Basic info

Industry

philanthropic fundraising services

non-profit organizations

Sectors

Communities

A civic leader and convener

A research sponsor and think tank

A flexible giving vehicle for donors

A major funder of nonprofit organizations

Date founded

1915

Investments made

T

The Urban Grape raised $550K on February 27, 2023

Investors: The Boston Foundation

B

Building Bridges Through Music Inc. raised $50K on February 26, 2021

Investors: The Boston Foundation

F

FriendshipWorks raised $50K on December 26, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

U

Undisclosed raised $27K on December 14, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

N

New England Foundation for the Arts raised $225K on December 14, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

U

Undisclosed raised $30K on December 14, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

B

Boston Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) raised $20K on December 14, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

-

- raised $50K on December 14, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

M

Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers raised $5K on December 14, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

V

VENTURE CAFE FOUNDATION INC raised $40K on December 14, 2018

Investors: The Boston Foundation

FAQ