Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation supports children and youth and human services in Boston, Massachusetts and elsewhere in New England.
FUNDING AREAS: Children and youth, human services
IP TAKE: This sports team foundation typically funds the same nonprofits each year and is all about supporting local children and youth who are in need of mentorship, positive influences and basic services. Its grantmaking space is crowded and competitive, allowing few new grantseekers to break in. It’s not a particularly accessible funder, but it does consider contact.
PROFILE: Established in 1993, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation (BCSF) is a sports team foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. This is the philanthropic arm of the Boston Celtics NBA basketball team, which was formed in 1946 and has 17 championships. The foundation aims to "extend the reach of the Celtics championship legacy into our community through programs that directly benefit children in need.” It funds local efforts for children and youth and human services.
The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation has a team mentality and partners with local nonprofits that provide vital services to local groups that serve youth. It typically supports the same familiar nonprofits each year and serves thousands of youth in need of services each year. To raise grant funds, BCSF has numerous programs, such as the Tip-Off Gala, Green Runs Deep Marathon Team, Teeing Up for Kids, license plate program and a 50/50 raffle. Interests of BCSF include local Black-owned businesses, senior citizens, veterans and community volunteering. BCSF grants often fund programs for youth homelessness, Special Olympics, children’s health and disease treatment, food banks and sports-related programming.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Boston, Massachusetts and other communities in the New England region. Past local grantees include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Boston Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Direct general questions to the staff at 617-854-8000.
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