Put It Up to a Vote: Who Wins When All Foundation Staff Pick Grantees?

Put It Up to a Vote: Who Wins When All Foundation Staff Pick Grantees?

The Boston Foundation has a grant program that lets staff members vote on a deserving local nonprofit. Here's how that works and the types of groups that tend to catch the staff's attention. 

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What Does This Unusual Big Gift to TBF Mean for Boston Nonprofits?

What Does This Unusual Big Gift to TBF Mean for Boston Nonprofits?

An unexpected donation estimated at $28 million is set to push The Boston Foundation over the top and endow it with even greater giving capacity. Get ready local education groups, it's coming your way. 

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In Case You Missed It: TBF's Emergency Grants to Protect Vulnerable Groups

In Case You Missed It: TBF's Emergency Grants to Protect Vulnerable Groups

The Boston Foundation is not the first funder in Boston we might think of as leading the pushback to a Trump agenda. But last month it came forward with emergency grants for vulnerable groups. 

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Barr v. TBF: How Boston's Two Big Funders Compared in 2016

Barr v. TBF: How Boston's Two Big Funders Compared in 2016

In discussions about Boston philanthropy, two names come up over and over again: The Boston Foundation and the Barr Foundation. We take a comparative look at these top players. 

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