Crimson Lion Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Crimson Lion Foundation supports children and youth, health, education, justice, human services and Jewish causes in Boston, Massachusetts.
FUNDING AREAS: Children and youth, health, education, justice, human services, Jewish causes
IP TAKE: CLF tends to give large grants in the millions of dollars to organizations with which family members are personally connected. As a result, this is not as accessible a funder, unless you network with its family members and can get an in.
PROFILE: Established in 2007, the Crimson Lion Foundation (CLF) is a family foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. This is the foundation of Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine. Jonathan Lavine founded Bain Capital Credit and is the co-managing partner of Bain Capital. Jeannie Lavine has worked with The Boston Consulting Group and served on the Board of Dean’s Advisors for the Harvard School of Public Health. The Lavines serve on several boards and have been involves with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Boston Celtics, Horizons for Homeless Children and the Better Angels Society. They are Lexington, Massachusetts residents and have two children. CLF funds local efforts for children and youth, health, education, justice, human services and Jewish causes.
The Crimson Lion Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that the Lavine couple conducts much of their philanthropy through CLF and often gives to family-affiliated alma maters, especially Harvard University. Additionally, the Lavines are interested in creating opportunities and making education and health accessible to all people. CLF grants are often over $1 million and offer flexible funds to assist grantees in carrying out their charitable purposes. Grant commitments often go towards assisting first-generation college students, training humanitarian relief workers, helping students afford postsecondary education and fighting racial and economic injustices. Eliminating wrongful convictions and the promotion of Jewish values are also important to CLF.
Grants range between about $50,000 and $10,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking largely focuses on Boston, Massachusetts, but CLF also gives to national organizations on an occasional basis. Past local grantees include Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, Massachusetts General Hospital and City Year in Boston.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should submit application materials to the foundation by mail. There are no submission deadlines, specific forms to use or restrictions or limitations on awards. Direct general questions to the staff at 617-933-3600.
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