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April 15, 2016

A Quick Look at the Filene Foundation’s Local Giving

April 15, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
A Quick Look at the Filene Foundation’s Local Giving
The Filene Foundation places a high priority on nonprofits in Boston, so this is a great local funder to get familiar with. It also accepts unsolicited grant applications from eligible nonprofits in Massachusetts.
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April 15, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
April 07, 2016

Another Problematic Corporate Gift: About That GE Money in Boston

April 07, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
Another Problematic Corporate Gift: About That GE Money in Boston
Large-scale corporate philanthropy these days so often entails a major "but." A case in point: That $50 million commitment that everyone in Boston has been talking about.
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April 07, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
March 29, 2016

What Has the Orville W. Forté Charitable Foundation Been Supporting in Boston Lately?

March 29, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
What Has the Orville W. Forté Charitable Foundation Been Supporting in Boston Lately?
This is a single-focus funder with a specific geographic region on its mind. Based on the most recent grants awarded, here is what OWFCF is most concerned with at the local level.
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March 29, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
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March 28, 2016

A Conversation with Jane’s Trust about Grantmaking in Boston and Beyond

March 28, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
This funder isn't so well known, but supports health and welfare organizations in the Boston area. We recently learned about its approach and grantmaking.
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March 28, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
Boston
March 16, 2016

The Basics of Germeshausen Foundation Grantmaking for Boston Nonprofits

March 16, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
The Germeshausen Foundation has an interesting approach to grantmaking and strong roots in Boston. These are the top things that Boston nonprofits should know about chasing a Germeshausen grant.
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March 16, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
Arts Grants, Boston
March 15, 2016

Tips for Boston Nonprofits Applying for a Liberty Mutual Foundation Basic Needs Grant

March 15, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
Liberty Mutual is huge insurance company with global operations. The good news is that this Boston-headquarted corporate funder keeps the bulk of grantmaking in the city.
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March 15, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
Boston
February 19, 2016

How This Funder Prioritizes Local Food & Fuel Needs in the Winter

February 19, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
The Boston Foundation always sets aside some cash to take care of winter emergency situations. TBF’s Food and Fuel Fund has been part of the strategy since 2008, and it just awarded $125,000 in new grants.
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February 19, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
February 08, 2016

How Does Boston's Art Philanthropy Stack Up With Its Peers?

February 08, 2016/ Mike Scutari
A recent study suggests Bostonians lag behind other major cities in certain philanthropic metrics. But a closer look suggests other important — and unmentioned — factors are in play.
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February 08, 2016/ Mike Scutari/
Arts Grants
January 26, 2016

Raising the Barr: How This Foundation is Going to the Next Level

January 26, 2016/ David Callahan
The Barr Foundation started as an anonymous giving operation, and then a family foundation. Now it's maturing under its first president into a more professional, strategic outfit. Which means what, exactly?
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January 26, 2016/ David Callahan/
January 06, 2016

The Klarman Foundation Emerges as a Major Cultural Player In Boston

January 06, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
It’s clear that the Klarman Family Foundation is stepping things up in Boston. KFF is playing in the big leagues with key philanthropic leaders like the Barr Foundation and has tuned into the cultural needs here.
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January 06, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
Arts Grants, Barr Foundation, Barr Foundation: Boston Area Grants, Klarman Family Foundation: Boston Area Grants
December 17, 2015

Why Seed Banking Matters in New England and Who’s Funding It

December 17, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
To learn more about why seed banking is a critical need right now, I connected with the New England Wild Flower Society’s executive director, Debbi Edelstein, to ask a few questions.
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December 17, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
December 08, 2015

Three Things to Know about the East Boston Foundation

December 08, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
The East Boston Foundation is a locally focused funder that has been on the scene for 17 years now. If your nonprofit serves the area around Boston's Logan Airport, here are three things you should know about this group.
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December 08, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
October 22, 2015

The Boston Philanthropist Behind a Start-Up Aiming to Get People to "Shop for Good"

October 22, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
Pam Trefler has been involved as a funder in education issues and food systems. Now she's co-founded an e-commerce retailer that raises money for nonprofits by selling used and donated designer clothes online.
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October 22, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
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October 17, 2015

How to Catch the Ratshesky Foundation’s Attention in Boston

October 17, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
To get a better sense of Ratshesky’s giving strategy, we connected with the foundation’s vice president, Roberta Morse Levy. Here are a few tips for Boston groups looking to catch this funder’s attention.
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October 17, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
Boston, Early education, Employment, Teens, Youth grants
October 15, 2015

How Barr is Keeping Up with Boston’s Evolving Interest in Dance

October 15, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
Bostonians are participating in the arts in new ways, preferring festivals and social interactions over ballets and operas. Here's a new $500,000 Barr dance grant that highlights where arts support is trending.
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October 15, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
Barr Foundation, Boston, dance grants
October 05, 2015

What the Herman and Frieda L. Miller Foundation Looks for in Grantees

October 05, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
Don't look for direct service funding from this foundation. Rather, this is a key supporter of groups aiming to advance social justice, community building, and civic engagement.
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October 05, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
September 15, 2015

Three Things to Know About the New Breeze Foundation's Boston Area Grantmaking

September 15, 2015/ Ade Adeniji
Robert and Karen Hale recently came onto our radar with their large $20 million gift to Hale's alma mater, Connecticut College. But most of their philanthropy focuses on Boston, through the New Breeze Foundation.
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September 15, 2015/ Ade Adeniji/
September 04, 2015

The Arts Are Thriving in Boston—Thanks in Part to This Foundation

September 04, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
The Barr Foundation's key role in pushing forward an arts "renaissance" in Boston is part of a broader story about arts, cities, and philanthropy that's worth paying close attention to.
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September 04, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
Arts Grants, Barr Foundation, Barr Foundation: Boston Area Grants
August 26, 2015

Tapping into the Boston Foundation’s Growing Permanent Fund

August 26, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
The Permanent Fund is one of the oldest funding programs at TBF, aimed at supporting the most pressing city needs and representing a third of the foundation’s assets. Let’s dig a little deeper.
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August 26, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
Boston, Boston Foundation
August 12, 2015

Need Seed Money? Here’s an Opportunity for Boston, Philadelphia, and Bay Area Groups

August 12, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs
One "venture capital philanthropy" funder recently caught our attention because it specifically works in three of our focus cities. The GreenLight Fund was founded by venture capitalist John Simon and Margaret Hall.
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August 12, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs/
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How the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Has Been Giving Lately
How the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Has Been Giving Lately
Where the NBCUniversal Foundation Is Focusing Its Local Giving in the U.S.
Where the NBCUniversal Foundation Is Focusing Its Local Giving in the U.S.
“Rise and Thrive.” What This State Fund is Doing to Fuel Women’s Success
“Rise and Thrive.” What This State Fund is Doing to Fuel Women’s Success
Three Ways the Harbus Foundation Keeps Bostonians Learning
Three Ways the Harbus Foundation Keeps Bostonians Learning
How a New Boston Casino Is Making Amends with $10 Million in Local Gifts
How a New Boston Casino Is Making Amends with $10 Million in Local Gifts
Understanding the Broad Approach of This Health Legacy Foundation in Massachusetts
Understanding the Broad Approach of This Health Legacy Foundation in Massachusetts
The Power of Ziti: A Community Foundation Taps Local Opinion Over Dinner
The Power of Ziti: A Community Foundation Taps Local Opinion Over Dinner
Change is Inevitable: Funders Join Forces to Help Arts Organizations Prepare for “Shifts in the Cultural Sector”
Change is Inevitable: Funders Join Forces to Help Arts Organizations Prepare for “Shifts in the Cultural Sector”
The Liberty Mutual Foundation Is Fifteen Years Old. What’s It All About?
The Liberty Mutual Foundation Is Fifteen Years Old. What’s It All About?
Key Linkages: A Foundation Works Across Sectors to Help Vulnerable Populations
Key Linkages: A Foundation Works Across Sectors to Help Vulnerable Populations
$1 Billion Over 10 Years: Who’s Been Getting the Most TBF Support in Massachusetts?
$1 Billion Over 10 Years: Who’s Been Getting the Most TBF Support in Massachusetts?
Places to Gather: How a Community Foundation is Growing Public Spaces
Places to Gather: How a Community Foundation is Growing Public Spaces
This 172-Year-Old Bank is Giving Millions in New England and the Tri-State Area
This 172-Year-Old Bank is Giving Millions in New England and the Tri-State Area
“Considerable Growth.” The Cape Cod Foundation Sees a Rise in Donors and Giving
“Considerable Growth.” The Cape Cod Foundation Sees a Rise in Donors and Giving
The Wonderful World of Mini-Grants: Who’s Giving Them and Why?
The Wonderful World of Mini-Grants: Who’s Giving Them and Why?
The Amica Companies Foundation: a Northeast Corporate Funder Giving on Both Coasts
The Amica Companies Foundation: a Northeast Corporate Funder Giving on Both Coasts
Avangrid Foundation: A Northeast Grantmaker With an Interest in Food Insecurity
Avangrid Foundation: A Northeast Grantmaker With an Interest in Food Insecurity
Where the Boston-based Wagner Foundation’s Giving Has Been Heading Lately
Where the Boston-based Wagner Foundation’s Giving Has Been Heading Lately
A Community Foundation That's Moving Grant Money to Local Medical Researchers
A Community Foundation That's Moving Grant Money to Local Medical Researchers
Seniors as an Asset: A Funder's Push for Age-Friendly Communities in the Northeast
Seniors as an Asset: A Funder's Push for Age-Friendly Communities in the Northeast
Unequal Outcomes: Why a Health Funder is Focused on Marginalized Communities
Unequal Outcomes: Why a Health Funder is Focused on Marginalized Communities
Spreading it Around: How a Health Funder is Using Small Grants to Sustain Momentum
Embrace Change: A Funder Guides Arts Organizations to Work Differently
Embrace Change: A Funder Guides Arts Organizations to Work Differently
Sure and Steady: A Foundation That's a Big Believer in Multi-Year Support
Sure and Steady: A Foundation That's a Big Believer in Multi-Year Support
A K-12 Funder Reviews Its Strategy, With an Eye on Racial Equity
A K-12 Funder Reviews Its Strategy, With an Eye on Racial Equity
Spotlight Rhode Island: A Community Foundation That's Backing LGBTQ Causes
Spotlight Rhode Island: A Community Foundation That's Backing LGBTQ Causes
A Foundation for Giving: How This Real Estate Mogul Has Built His Philanthropy
A Foundation for Giving: How This Real Estate Mogul Has Built His Philanthropy
These Boston-Area Philanthropists Are Giving Big for Local Hospitals
These Boston-Area Philanthropists Are Giving Big for Local Hospitals
How Does the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Give in Massachusetts?
How Does the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Give in Massachusetts?
A Funder Looking Out for Seniors in Boston and Beyond, With an Eye on Diversity
A Funder Looking Out for Seniors in Boston and Beyond, With an Eye on Diversity
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