The Boston Foundation
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Greater Boston's community foundation, partnering to close the gaps caused by our city’s greatest disparities, to advance economic justice, and to help build a better Boston. Move equity. Move Boston.
Last week, we released our 23rd Greater Boston Housing Report Card, continuing a tradition that began in 2001. For over 2 decades, this report has helped our region make sense of a complex housing landscape by turning data into clear insights and actionable strategies.
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Last week, we released our 23rd Greater Boston Housing Report Card, continuing a tradition that began in 2001. For over 2 decades, this report has helped our region make sense of a complex housing landscape by turning data into clear insights and actionable strategies.
When federal benefits are used as a bargaining chip, the impact lands hardest on children, seniors, and working families.
On Friday TBF & the City announced a collaborative effort to support our neighbors in this time of critical need (bit.ly/4hQnLqP).
Photo: City of Boston Mayor's Office.
On Friday TBF & the City announced a collaborative effort to support our neighbors in this time of critical need (bit.ly/4hQnLqP).
Photo: City of Boston Mayor's Office.
November 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
When federal benefits are used as a bargaining chip, the impact lands hardest on children, seniors, and working families.
On Friday TBF & the City announced a collaborative effort to support our neighbors in this time of critical need (bit.ly/4hQnLqP).
Photo: City of Boston Mayor's Office.
On Friday TBF & the City announced a collaborative effort to support our neighbors in this time of critical need (bit.ly/4hQnLqP).
Photo: City of Boston Mayor's Office.
At 11:30AM today, TBF will join Mayor Wu, leaders, and partner orgs to update the public about the local response in cities around the region to the potential lapse in SNAP benefits on November 1st, which is estimated to impact about 143,000 Boston residents. Watch it live: bit.ly/3WtYNDV
October 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
At 11:30AM today, TBF will join Mayor Wu, leaders, and partner orgs to update the public about the local response in cities around the region to the potential lapse in SNAP benefits on November 1st, which is estimated to impact about 143,000 Boston residents. Watch it live: bit.ly/3WtYNDV
If your nonprofit is seeking legal guidance, you can request a pro-bono clinic slot on 10/9 from 1 - 3PM.
TBF is partnering w/ Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston to support a series where MA nonprofits can sign up for 1:1 virtual meetings with attorneys to discuss their nonprofit and compliance.
TBF is partnering w/ Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston to support a series where MA nonprofits can sign up for 1:1 virtual meetings with attorneys to discuss their nonprofit and compliance.
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
If your nonprofit is seeking legal guidance, you can request a pro-bono clinic slot on 10/9 from 1 - 3PM.
TBF is partnering w/ Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston to support a series where MA nonprofits can sign up for 1:1 virtual meetings with attorneys to discuss their nonprofit and compliance.
TBF is partnering w/ Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston to support a series where MA nonprofits can sign up for 1:1 virtual meetings with attorneys to discuss their nonprofit and compliance.
TBF's fall events season is in full swing! We have announced a number of upcoming events for October with more to come. Register for any of our upcoming events and find recent event recaps here: bit.ly/3Ki59TR
September 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
TBF's fall events season is in full swing! We have announced a number of upcoming events for October with more to come. Register for any of our upcoming events and find recent event recaps here: bit.ly/3Ki59TR
The Latino Equity Fund at TBF is accepting applications!
For the FY26 grant cycle, LEF will award one-time $25,000 grants to 20 Latinx-serving nonprofit organizations within TBF's catchment area. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/3W9LpV3
For the FY26 grant cycle, LEF will award one-time $25,000 grants to 20 Latinx-serving nonprofit organizations within TBF's catchment area. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/3W9LpV3
September 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Latino Equity Fund at TBF is accepting applications!
For the FY26 grant cycle, LEF will award one-time $25,000 grants to 20 Latinx-serving nonprofit organizations within TBF's catchment area. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/3W9LpV3
For the FY26 grant cycle, LEF will award one-time $25,000 grants to 20 Latinx-serving nonprofit organizations within TBF's catchment area. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/3W9LpV3
We are deeply grateful for the support from donors whose contributions nearly doubled the funds for this round of grants! In total, these grants raise TBF's overall commitment to $1.9M as part of TBF's Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Families org-wide initiative.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We are deeply grateful for the support from donors whose contributions nearly doubled the funds for this round of grants! In total, these grants raise TBF's overall commitment to $1.9M as part of TBF's Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Families org-wide initiative.
The 9 orgs are each receiving $100,000 grants and were chosen for their essential role in the region, the amount of food they deliver to partners, the models they use for food distribution, and the cities/towns they serve.
Learn more about these organizations and the grants here: bit.ly/4mWXV6e
Learn more about these organizations and the grants here: bit.ly/4mWXV6e
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The 9 orgs are each receiving $100,000 grants and were chosen for their essential role in the region, the amount of food they deliver to partners, the models they use for food distribution, and the cities/towns they serve.
Learn more about these organizations and the grants here: bit.ly/4mWXV6e
Learn more about these organizations and the grants here: bit.ly/4mWXV6e
To support communities & provide stability to food systems, TBF will provide $900,000 to 9 organizations that advocate for, supply, distribute, and deliver vital food supplies across Eastern MA, funded with $500,000 from TBF's Fund for Boston’s Future and supplemented by donor contributions.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
To support communities & provide stability to food systems, TBF will provide $900,000 to 9 organizations that advocate for, supply, distribute, and deliver vital food supplies across Eastern MA, funded with $500,000 from TBF's Fund for Boston’s Future and supplemented by donor contributions.
Changes in SNAP eligibility for legal immigrants and more stringent work requirements for parents and those over 55 threaten the greatest impact on the region's Gateway Cities. For a full look at these findings, read the research brief here: bit.ly/3HPDCIL
September 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Changes in SNAP eligibility for legal immigrants and more stringent work requirements for parents and those over 55 threaten the greatest impact on the region's Gateway Cities. For a full look at these findings, read the research brief here: bit.ly/3HPDCIL
A new data analysis from Boston Indicators estimates that at least 40,000 adult SNAP recipients in Greater Boston are at risk of losing some or all of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if rules laid out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are implemented as expected.
September 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A new data analysis from Boston Indicators estimates that at least 40,000 adult SNAP recipients in Greater Boston are at risk of losing some or all of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if rules laid out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are implemented as expected.
In Greater Boston alone, tens of thousands of residents now stand one paperwork error or missed shift away from losing some or all of their basic food assistance.
September 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In Greater Boston alone, tens of thousands of residents now stand one paperwork error or missed shift away from losing some or all of their basic food assistance.
"Read the headlines of the past few weeks and you’ll see a common theme of an administration that rejects data and science...Why does this matter? In an era when facts are contested and expertise is under siege, it’s worth remembering that data not only informs policy—it can transform lives."
September 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"Read the headlines of the past few weeks and you’ll see a common theme of an administration that rejects data and science...Why does this matter? In an era when facts are contested and expertise is under siege, it’s worth remembering that data not only informs policy—it can transform lives."
Congratulations to the 2025 Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honorees, including TBF's own Courtney Brunson!
The BBJ's 40 Under 40 program highlights young professionals breaking through the Boston area for their innovative approaches, notable achievements, and contributions to our community.
The BBJ's 40 Under 40 program highlights young professionals breaking through the Boston area for their innovative approaches, notable achievements, and contributions to our community.
August 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honorees, including TBF's own Courtney Brunson!
The BBJ's 40 Under 40 program highlights young professionals breaking through the Boston area for their innovative approaches, notable achievements, and contributions to our community.
The BBJ's 40 Under 40 program highlights young professionals breaking through the Boston area for their innovative approaches, notable achievements, and contributions to our community.
As recent federal actions to cut funding and limit access to SNAP benefits threaten families with food insecurity and push our food distribution system to the brink of failure, at this pivotal moment TBF is committing $1.5 million in grants to the Greater Boston Food Bank and regional food orgs.
August 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
As recent federal actions to cut funding and limit access to SNAP benefits threaten families with food insecurity and push our food distribution system to the brink of failure, at this pivotal moment TBF is committing $1.5 million in grants to the Greater Boston Food Bank and regional food orgs.
"This is not partisanship. It is moral clarity. It is calling all of us to defend hard-won values about human self-worth."
July 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"This is not partisanship. It is moral clarity. It is calling all of us to defend hard-won values about human self-worth."
During this unprecedented moment in history, how can organizations do more, faster, without compromising on values?
July 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
During this unprecedented moment in history, how can organizations do more, faster, without compromising on values?
Join us 6/12 at 4PM for the Equality Fund's Annual Pride Celebration! We're thrilled to host the celebration at The Pryde Community Center at LGBTQ+ Senior Housing, Inc. Feat. a performance by Living Water, we’ll gather with community, grantees, donors, collaborators, and TBF staff!
bit.ly/3ZG5h…
bit.ly/3ZG5h…
June 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Join us 6/12 at 4PM for the Equality Fund's Annual Pride Celebration! We're thrilled to host the celebration at The Pryde Community Center at LGBTQ+ Senior Housing, Inc. Feat. a performance by Living Water, we’ll gather with community, grantees, donors, collaborators, and TBF staff!
bit.ly/3ZG5h…
bit.ly/3ZG5h…
“While the data show the remarkable vibrancy, vitality, and growth of Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ population, this report comes at a time when this vital part of the fabric of our Commonwealth is under ever greater attack."
Released yesterday: LGBTQ+ People in MA. Read the report here: bit.ly/4meYw3a
Released yesterday: LGBTQ+ People in MA. Read the report here: bit.ly/4meYw3a
May 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“While the data show the remarkable vibrancy, vitality, and growth of Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ population, this report comes at a time when this vital part of the fabric of our Commonwealth is under ever greater attack."
Released yesterday: LGBTQ+ People in MA. Read the report here: bit.ly/4meYw3a
Released yesterday: LGBTQ+ People in MA. Read the report here: bit.ly/4meYw3a
We're thrilled to welcome Todd Sperry to TBF as Chief Marketing Officer!
With deep experience in brand strategy, creative leadership, and mission-driven comms, Todd joins TBF after spending nearly a decade leading marketing and communications at the Museum of Science.
Read more: bit.ly/438zmus
With deep experience in brand strategy, creative leadership, and mission-driven comms, Todd joins TBF after spending nearly a decade leading marketing and communications at the Museum of Science.
Read more: bit.ly/438zmus
May 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We're thrilled to welcome Todd Sperry to TBF as Chief Marketing Officer!
With deep experience in brand strategy, creative leadership, and mission-driven comms, Todd joins TBF after spending nearly a decade leading marketing and communications at the Museum of Science.
Read more: bit.ly/438zmus
With deep experience in brand strategy, creative leadership, and mission-driven comms, Todd joins TBF after spending nearly a decade leading marketing and communications at the Museum of Science.
Read more: bit.ly/438zmus
“In what ways do you think the populations you serve will be worse off under the Trump administration?” This is one of the questions TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social asked in the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey. The responses we received speak for themselves.
![“The fear of ICE has already created worker shortages, over 1,000 weekly absences in [our] public schools, and a stark decrease in attendance of our [program]. Mixed-documentation families are increasingly on edge, and are worried about separation or increased discrimination in their own communities.” Massachusetts Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey Nonprofit Response.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vbiuvkyb6cnqws5sewcr23kh/bafkreid3p3qjz35tbanlpcsqklv4m5543aurj3nzklq4fc4czr745rxufm@jpeg)
May 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
“In what ways do you think the populations you serve will be worse off under the Trump administration?” This is one of the questions TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social asked in the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey. The responses we received speak for themselves.
Nonprofits are the heart of MA and the heart of our work. That's why TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social partnered to capture nonprofit perceptions of the administration's impact on their orgs and the communities they serve in our MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey.
April 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Nonprofits are the heart of MA and the heart of our work. That's why TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social partnered to capture nonprofit perceptions of the administration's impact on their orgs and the communities they serve in our MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey.
500+ nonprofit leaders from across MA responded to the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey, a partnership between TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social to capture perceptions of the new administration's impact on their orgs and the vulnerable communities they serve.
April 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
500+ nonprofit leaders from across MA responded to the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey, a partnership between TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social to capture perceptions of the new administration's impact on their orgs and the vulnerable communities they serve.
Today, TBF announces $2.625 million in grants to 77 organizations through our Safety Net Grants program. Originally intended to distribute $2 million, the special round was expanded with support from TBF’s donors. Read the announcement: bit.ly/42QxqGI
April 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today, TBF announces $2.625 million in grants to 77 organizations through our Safety Net Grants program. Originally intended to distribute $2 million, the special round was expanded with support from TBF’s donors. Read the announcement: bit.ly/42QxqGI
More than 500 nonprofits from across the state responded to the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey in February, a partnership between TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social to capture nonprofit perceptions of the impact on their orgs and the communities they serve.
April 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
More than 500 nonprofits from across the state responded to the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey in February, a partnership between TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social to capture nonprofit perceptions of the impact on their orgs and the communities they serve.