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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our nonprofit partners at Alternatives for Community and Environment are hosting a workshop for residents to understand the public processes around data centers, gas plants and other industrial development - Wednesday, July 22 from 6-8 p.m. Learn more at actionnetwork.org/events/your-...

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

As your community foundation, our job is different. Our Sr. VP and Chief Philanthropy Officer Kate Guedj explains why TBF is continuing to process donor advised fund grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center while some of the largest DAF providers have stopped. Read her blog post: bit.ly/48Ud8jB

Standing Firm on Our Commitments: An Update on TBF Donor Advised Fund Grants To The Southern Poverty Law Center, By Kate Guedj, Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, TBF.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The Equality Fund at TBF is accepting grant applications! The Equality Fund’s 2026 grantmaking is informed by “LGBTQ+ People in MA,” a report of the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the state, & ongoing actions at the federal level which affect legal protections and funding for programs.

The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation. Apply Now: The Equality Fund 2026 Grant Cycle. Deadline: March 6th.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We invite you to read the report and reflect on what we’ve accomplished together—and on the possibilities ahead. Thank you for the many ways you partner with us, believe in this work, and help move Greater Boston forward. Explore TBF's annual report: bit.ly/3MCueKy Cover photo by Olivia Moon.

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The Boston Foundation 2025 Annual Report

At a time of profound challenge and change, as Greater Boston’s community foundation, we are undeterred in our commitment to bring people and resources together to build a thriving and equitable…

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

This year brought complexity, change, and extraordinary challenges. Yet it has also shown that community is more important than ever. As your community foundation, we're committed to meeting this moment with purpose and partnership. As we close out on 2025, we're pleased to share Forward Together.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

This grant cycle prioritized basic needs services and economic mobility, reflecting LEF's deep commitment to investing in community partners that offer stability to our families and advance long-term economic prosperity and well-being. Over half of this year’s grantees are new partners to the Fund.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Latino families across MA are navigating uncertain and challenging times: we’re honored to stand with 24 of the organizations that support them every day with the Latino Equity Fund's latest grants of $600,000 to 24 organizations. Read the announcement here: bit.ly/4aQpefg

The Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation. 24 organizations. $600,000 in grants. "Strengthening the ecosystem that advances our community’s dignity, resilience, and long-term opportunity."

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Housing defines communities, and as your community foundation we’re committed to ensuring every family has a lasting place in Boston’s future through research, advocacy, and investment. Read it here: bit.ly/4nSFeQO

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Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025

The 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card again explores the data at the heart of our housing challenges in Greater Boston, with a special section devoted to how communities in the region are…

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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.

The 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card lays on top of about 16 prior editions of the report which are fanned out in a circle

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

If you're in search of information on benefits, here are a few resources to help: - City of Boston SNAP Benefits Alert for November 2025: bit.ly/4nCOkRw - The Governor's MA Resource Page on SNAP benefits: bit.ly/434boRQ

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SNAP Benefits Alert for November 2025

Background: What You Need to Know ALERT: The federal government shutdown may lead to the delay or suspension of November SNAP benefits.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

In Boston, true leadership looks like a steadfast commitment to caring for every person who calls MA home and compassion for our neighbors — demonstrated by the hundreds of donors and counting who have contributed directly to this fund since Friday. Join us by donating at www.tbf.org/SNAP

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Donations to Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Families

Donors can support our Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Families efforts in many ways: by credit card, check, wire transfer or through your Donor Advised Fund.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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.

Lee Pelton gives remarks at the press conference.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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

City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Watch: SNAP Press Conference live at 11:30 AM.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We're also so pleased to see MassLive's coverage highlight The Pryde, a TBF grantee partner and an exceptional example of this process in action creating not just housing but building community. We look forward to many more projects like The Pryde around the city under this new ordinance!

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

It is a real step towards easing the region's ongoing housing crisis and a milestone achievement for thoughtfully informed public policy backed by research and centered on community needs.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The 2024 Greater Boston Housing Report Card highlighted the opportunity to use vacant public land as sites for affordable housing. Fast forward to today, we're thrilled to see Mayor Wu has signed a new city ordinance that prioritizes turning surplus city property into affordable housing.

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Boston Housing Crisis: New law prioritizes converting city property into affordable homes

The new ordinance is part of an ongoing effort to "root families in Boston," Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

This clinic is designed to help MA nonprofits, especially leaders in Executive Director, Board, HR, Program, Comms, and Grant Writing roles, with questions they may have about their own org-specific circumstances for navigating legal compliance to actions by the current federal administration.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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.

Navigating the legal landscape: a clinic for non-profits. October 9, 2025, 1-3 pm. Register at bit.ly/NonProfitLegalClinic. LCR Lawyers for Civil Rights. Join LCR for one-on-one virtual meetings with attorneys to discuss your non-profit and compliance under the current federal administration.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Want invitations to upcoming TBF Events sent to your inbox? Use the link on that page to subscribe for our emails and be the first to know about our events.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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

Text: Upcoming TBF Events. Photo of a TBF event at the TBF Edgerley Center shows a group of panelists and speakers onstage and an audience of engaged community members listening to the conversation. The TBF arrow icon is layered into the image background.

The Asian Community Fund's 2025 Gala > 10/3 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM (ticket sales close this Friday). Building the Workforce to Power MA’s Climate Future > 10/8 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. From Classroom to Career: A New Vision for High School in MA > 10/15 from 9:00 - 10:45 AM. Photo of a TBF event at the TBF Edgerley Center shows a group of panelists and speakers onstage and an audience of engaged community members listening to the conversation. The TBF arrow icon is layered into the image background.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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

The Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation. Now Open: Latino Equity Fund Grant Application. Deadline: November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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.

Contributions from our donors nearly doubled the size of this round of grants. We are deeply grateful for your support!

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

The following nine organizations are each receiving $100,000 grants: Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Spoonfuls, Greater Boston Food Access Hub, Boston Area Gleaners, The Food Project, Gaining Ground, Brockton Area Hunger Network Cooperative, Community Servings, and Project Bread.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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

Text: Meeting the Moment: SNAP Cuts and the Local Fallout. About 9,600 legally present immigrants in MA may lose SNAP
eligibility under the new rules. Boston Indicators, The Boston Foundation. Photo: a grocery store produce section is filled with colorful vegetables.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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.

Text: Meeting the Moment: SNAP Cuts and the Local Fallout. That’s roughly 7% of adults who use SNAP in the Boston area. Boston Indicators, The Boston Foundation. Photo: a grocery store produce section is filled with colorful vegetables.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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.

Text: Meeting the Moment: SNAP Cuts and the Local Fallout. At least 40,000 adult SNAP recipients in Greater Boston are at risk from proposed SNAP cuts. Boston Indicators, The Boston Foundation. Photo: a grocery store produce section is filled with colorful vegetables.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

"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."

Text: Trump rejects data he doesn’t like. Boston faces troubling facts head-on to craft solutions to problems. We have to hold the line against an administration fueled by data denialism, by Lee Pelton." Photo: a car drives by the Boston Public Library.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

In his profile for Boston Globe's Bold Types, TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton shared how we're activating all the tools we have to support our community as we stand committed to protecting and sustaining equity and justice in the region and beyond. Watch Lee's Bold Types interview: bit.ly/478PmQT

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We're putting what Boston needs first. Among other initiatives to meet the moment, TBF is pledging $1 million to the Greater Boston Food Bank and an additional $500,000 to other orgs.

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

As Dir. of Economic Equity Initiatives at TBF, Courtney leads the Racial Wealth Gap Partnership and Business Equity strategy. We're thrilled to see Courtney's dedication recognized alongside all the exceptional honorees! Please join us in celebrating Courtney and all the recipients: bit.ly/45zfH8e

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

These grants kick off Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Families, a multi-part/multi-million dollar initiative leveraging TBF grantmaking, donor partnerships, research, convening, and advocacy to distribute funds that respond to current needs, protect critical systems, & reimagine a robust safety net.

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The Boston Foundation announces multimillion-dollar commitment to strengthen region’s food systems

Rising food insecurity and cuts to federal food programs have inspired a new multi-part commitment, beginning with $1.5 million in grants to Greater Boston Food Bank and regional food organizations.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Thank you to the Globe, Janelle, Jackie, Oliva, and the entire Bold Types team for uplifting Lee's leadership in the community and the opportunity to share more about TBF's work to support our residents through this moment of crisis and emerge stronger.

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As funding cuts mount up, Boston Foundation steps in. - The Boston Globe

Boston Foundation chief Lee Pelton says the philanthropic group can help bridge a challenging time for the city.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

We're thrilled to share that TBF President & CEO Lee Pelton has been featured in the @bostonglobe.com Bold Types series! At a critical moment in history and as Boston faces a gauntlet of challenges, under Lee's leadership TBF is navigating the uncertainty and using all our tools to meet the moment.

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As funding cuts mount up, Boston Foundation steps in. - The Boston Globe

Boston Foundation chief Lee Pelton says the philanthropic group can help bridge a challenging time for the city.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Federal policies are threatening the most vulnerable across our region. TBF Pres. and CEO Lee Pelton shares his reflections on moral courage and how TBF plans to use all the tools at our disposal to launch a coordinated philanthropic response. Read Lee's op ed in the BBJ: bit.ly/3IJ36HS

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

"This is not partisanship. It is moral clarity. It is calling all of us to defend hard-won values about human self-worth."

Text: When policy fails the people, we must lead with moral courage. Lee Pelton, president and CEO of the Boston Foundation. Photo: Lee Pelton stands up delivering remarks at an event.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

In her article for Nonprofit Quarterly, Candace Burton reflects on her work leading the Safety Net Grants program at TBF and the lessons we've learned about trust-based grantmaking, streamlining systems, and centering equity as we meet this moment. Read Candace's piece in NPQ: bit.ly/4kB2SzM

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Get Funds Flowing: Lessons from the Boston Foundation - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

In times of crisis, funders don’t have to sacrifice values to move quickly.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

With a pressing need for funding for essential needs of marginalized communities, TBF mobilized $2.6M for a special round of Safety Net Grants, doubling the amount of the program's grant cycle. But, we knew it was just as important to stay true to the program's participatory, community-led process.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

During this unprecedented moment in history, how can organizations do more, faster, without compromising on values?

Text: “You don’t have to compromise your values to distribute funds quickly.” - Candace Burton, Senior Program Officer, Support for the Social Safety Net. Photo: Candace Burton poses for a photo with a serious expression on her face.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

In addition to the festivities, tours will be available for those interested in seeing The Pryde. Images from BAGLY, the Mass Trans Political Coalition, and LGBTQ+ Senior Housing.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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…

The Equality Fund's Annual Pride Celebration. June 12th, 4 - 6PM, The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation. Photo: a large building with arched windows is photographed with a blue sky behind it and a large rainbow "PEACE" flag on a flagpole in the front.

Text: The Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation. Celebrating new grantees. Honoring our nonprofit partners. Recognizing our donors. Three photos show Equality Fund grantee organizations from BAGLY and the Mass Trans Political Coalition on a background photo of the Pryde building.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

“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

A hand holds out the LGBTQ+ People in Massachusetts report during the report release event at TBF. In the background, panelists seated onstage have a Q&A session during the event.

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The Boston Foundation @bostonfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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

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