Boston, MA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Boston Foundation Inc, founded in 1915, is a major nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $161.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $209.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.
As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation devotes its resources to improving lives and strengthening communities. See Schedule OThe Foundation fulfills this mission in three principal ways: (1) Working with nonprofit organizations through grantmaking and deep partnership to address our community's critical challenges;(2) Partnering with donors, nonprofit organizations, and companies to pursue philanthropy that is not only effective, but values-aligned and fulfilling; and (3) Utilizing civic leadership and engagement, through research, convening, and advocacy to advance justice and equity in Greater Boston.
Value Statement:We are committed to closing the gaps on this region's greatest disparities. Through our resources and relationships, we work to open pathways to opportunity and build and sustain...
Value Statement:We are committed to closing the gaps on this region's greatest disparities. Through our resources and relationships, we work to open pathways to opportunity and build and sustain vital, prosperous and equitable communities. See Schedule O.Major goals and objectives for Program:We believe that advancing equity and closing the gaps caused by this region's greatest disparities opens pathways to opportunity, prosperity, and equitable outcomes. We have chosen four interconnected pathways to equity where we believe we can have the greatest impact. -Nurturing Strong Beginnings: Ensure that children are physically and emotionally healthy, developmentally on track and well prepared to thrive in school and adulthood.-Building Economic Opportunity: Every resident will have equitable access to high-quality career exploration and education opportunities, resources, tools and supports.-Advancing Community Wealth: Traditionally under-invested residents will build stability and individual and collective wealth through more equitable housing, business and creative systems.-Amplifying Community Leadership: Movement leaders are equipped to provide crucial leadership and support for marginalized communities and nonprofit organizations.
Carry out and evaluate philanthropic programs for individual donors, families, foundations, and corporations. Encourage a positive climate for philanthropy and actively promote effective giving...
Carry out and evaluate philanthropic programs for individual donors, families, foundations, and corporations. Encourage a positive climate for philanthropy and actively promote effective giving through work with community foundations, Regional Associations of Grantmakers and others. Strategy, combined with the values and passionate concerns of donors, brings about giving that makes a difference.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2022 | 2021 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $161,296,905 | $324,652,362 | -0.5% |
| Expenses | $209,895,497 | $228,370,471 | -0.1% |
| Net Income | $-48,598,592 | $96,281,891 | -1.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| M Lee Pelton | President & CEO | 50.00 |
Officer
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$746,956 | $66,561 | $813,517 |
| George C Wilson | Assistant Treasurer | 50.00 |
Officer
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$388,767 | $60,622 | $449,389 |
| Kate Guedj | SVP and Chief Phil. Off. | 50.00 |
Key Emp
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$381,676 | $65,842 | $447,518 |
| Alfred F Van Ranst Jr | CFO & Treasurer | 50.00 |
Officer
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$400,440 | $36,086 | $436,526 |
| Makeeba McCreary | Exec. Dir. NCF | 50.00 |
Key Emp
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$343,379 | $21,849 | $365,228 |
| Keith Mahoney | VP, Comm. & Public Affairs | 50.00 |
Key Emp
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$292,379 | $55,104 | $347,483 |
| Orlando Watkins | VP & Chief Prog. Officer | 50.00 |
Key Emp
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$319,716 | $20,842 | $340,558 |
| Imari Paris-Jefferies | Exec. Dir. Embrace Boston | 50.00 |
Key Emp
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$233,274 | $53,585 | $286,859 |
| Leigh Gasper | Asst.Sec.& VP | 40.00 |
Officer
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$240,501 | $28,298 | $268,799 |
| Leslie Pine | Mgr Partner, TPI | 50.00 |
Key Emp
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$240,272 | $29,139 | $269,411 |
| Jane Dixon | VP, HR & Culture and Talent | 50.00 |
Highest
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$238,720 | $21,739 | $260,459 |
| Margaret Alexander | Partner, TPI | 50.00 |
Highest
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$188,727 | $48,814 | $237,541 |
| Jennifer Aronson | Deputy VP of Programs | 50.00 |
Highest
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$187,972 | $49,465 | $237,437 |
| Rosalyn Bonaventure | Controller | 50.00 |
Highest
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$213,962 | $25,973 | $239,935 |
| Pam Hurd | Sr. Dir. Philanthropy | 50.00 |
Highest
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$194,998 | $36,894 | $231,892 |
| Barbara Hindley | Frmr Asst. Secretary/AVP C | 40.00 |
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$195,112 | $27,279 | $222,391 |
| John Ho | Secretary | 40.00 |
Officer
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$97,921 | $18,983 | $116,904 |
| Zamawa Arenas | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Arnott | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Calderon-Rosado | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elyse Cherry | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Conway | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam Y Eddinger | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Eisenson | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Francisco | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Lee | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Mason | Chair | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Myechia Minter-Jordan | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| J Keith Motley | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald O'Hanley | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Palandjian | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight M Poler | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raj Sharma | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Steinmetz | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott E Squillace | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Walsh | Director (left 2/23) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CA Webb | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $161,296,905 | $209,895,497 | $1,708,597,273 | $-48,598,592 |
| 2022 | $324,652,362 | $228,370,471 | $1,673,670,064 | $96,281,891 |
| 2021 | $325,590,260 | $198,258,173 | $1,683,793,346 | $127,332,087 |
| 2020 | $182,767,888 | $240,461,702 | $1,201,631,617 | $-57,693,814 |
| 2019 | $165,527,614 | $175,809,198 | $1,270,928,403 | $-10,281,584 |
| 2018 | $225,434,521 | $150,727,991 | $1,235,098,746 | $74,706,530 |
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