Boston Bruins Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Boston Bruins Foundation supports health, wellness, education and athletics in Boston, Massachusetts.
FUNDING AREAS: Health, wellness, education, athletics
IP TAKE: Like many sports team funders in the region, BBF is mostly interested in improving the lives of children and their families in Boston through youth-focused grants. Unlike other sports team’s foundations, this foundation is more accessible to local grantseekers.
PROFILE: Established in 2003, the Boston Bruins Foundation (BBF) is a sports team foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. This is the charitable arm of the Boston Bruins National Hockey League (NHL) team and has a board of advisors that come from numerous local companies and institutions. BBF funds local efforts for health, wellness, education and athletics. The foundation "strongly believes that advocating for children and families across these areas will create a strong support system that will ultimately lead to the betterment of our community.”
The Boston Bruins Foundation has generated over $30 million through its initiatives and events to give back to the local community. Children and youth are the main focus populations for BBF. However, BBF does not fund political or religious entities, individual sports teams, administrative costs, volunteer training, salaries or non-program-related expenses. Unlike many sports team foundations, BBF does not fund any events or sponsorships. Nonprofits may only submit one grant request per calendar year. To raise money for its grantmaking, BBF events include participation in the Boston Marathon, casino nights, golf tournaments and 50/50 raffles.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking primarily focuses on Boston, Massachusetts, but BBF also awards grants in the broader metropolitan area too. Past local grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Boston Scholar Athletes and Claddagh Fund Charities.
At certain times, this foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Check the foundation website to learn if BBF is currently taking new applications and any relevant deadlines. BBF uses an online submission portal for new requests, and the staff reviews submissions during monthly review sessions. Direct general questions to the staff at foundationintern@bostonbruins.com or 617-624-1981.
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