The Boston Foundation

The Boston Foundation is a community foundation establised in 1915. Serving the city of Boston, Massachusetts, it is made up of nearly 1,100 separate charitable funds established by thousands of donors over more than 100 years. Funds are set up for the community or for special purposes, such as supporting individual nonprofit organizations or particular causes. Since 2001, the Boston Foundation has commissioned and published research, hosted forums and platforms for discussion and public policy development, and joined or formed coalitions related to challenges facing Boston and the region.