Flatley Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Flatley Foundation supports education, health, human services and Catholic organizations in Boston, Massachusetts.
FUNDING AREAS: Education, health, human services, religion, Catholic organizations
IP TAKE: Despite this foundation’s impressive assets and big grantmaking commitment, it still maintains a low profile and does not have a website or make itself very accessible to Boston grantseekers. This is a tough nut to crack.
PROFILE: Established in 1982, the Flatley Foundation is a family foundation based in Braintree, Massachusetts, which is a suburb of Boston. The late Thomas J. Flatley created this foundation after having success in the commercial real estate development industry. Flatley owned a New Hampshire television station as well. The Flatley Company has owned and managed over 24 million square feet of real estate, including offices, industrial spaces, apartments, shopping centers, hotels and health care facilities. The foundation funds local efforts for education, health, human services and Catholic organizations.
The Flatley Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that this low-key foundation has one of the largest endowments in the Boston area. It splits its attention among the topics of education, social services and public benefit each year. The funder often awards unrestricted general operating support to nonprofits. It has also recently funded a mental health initiative, scholarships, Catholic campus ministry and specific programs of interest. Boston-area schools, especially Catholic schools, and medical centers often see this funder’s support.
Grants range between about $10,000 and $100,000. The foundation has awarded over $13 million in annual grants recently. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking often focuses on the Boston, Massachusetts area. However, the foundation is known to support organizations in New Hampshire and some national causes as well. Past local grantees include the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Brigham Women’s Hospital and the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.
This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and only donates to pre-selected organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at 781-849-5100.
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