Allen Fletcher is known around Worcester, Massachusetts for a variety of enterprises including real estate and publishing. Here’s a look at his charitable giving through the foundation he created in 1981.
Read MoreSeveral philanthropic groups serve the needs of seniors in the Boston area. One such organization is the Charles H. Farnsworth Trust, whose grantmaking strategy prizes supportive housing, arts and culture enrichment and more.
Read MoreThe Falmouth Fund, a fund of the Cape Cod Foundation in Massachusetts, is a good example of a town-specific grantmaker that supports many different needs in a focused and hyper-local way.
Read MoreWe’re seeing a number of efforts to challenge systemic racism and skewed power dynamics within philanthropy. One such effort is underway in Massachusetts, where business executives of color are moving money to BIPOC-led groups.
Read MoreHere are four important facts Massachusetts grantseekers should know about the Essex County Community Foundation’s local giving.
Read MoreWhen crisis struck in 2020, philanthropy responded. But this year has underscored just how much unfinished business the sector has ahead. The Boston Foundation’s Orlando Watkins offers five paths forward.
Read MoreHere is an overview of how the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust awards grants in Massachusetts and which types of nonprofits typically receive this funder’s support.
Read MoreWith funding from John Hancock, a Boston-based youth employment program has served more than 5,000 young people over 13 years. Here’s how the city rallied together to provide virtual summer internships amid a raging pandemic.
Read MoreHere’s what New England grantseekers should know about the Demoulas Market Basket Foundation and how to get in touch about grant opportunities.
Read MoreAfter a couple of years of planning and self-reflection, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation recently announced a new grant strategy focused on racial equity and community leadership. Here’s how that shift unfolded.
Read MoreHere are a few things to know about the Ezra M. Cutting Trust and how it approaches grantmaking in Massachusetts.
Read MoreThe coronavirus outbreak is a fast-moving story in philanthropy—as in just about every other sector of society. Facing a novel threat, community funders across the country are figuring out how they can protect vulnerable people close to home.
Read MoreDick and Barbara Couch are committed to children in New England through their Couch Family Foundation. Here’s a look at what this grantmaker funds and the types of support it provides.
Read MoreWayfair co-founder Niraj Shah and his wife Jill recently launched a family foundation supporting innovative work in Boston. We talk with Jill about their goal of being an “instigator” and the hands-on approach that the couple is taking.
Read MoreOne of the best foundations to know in Maine is the Sam L. Cohen Foundation, a funder with broad interests and a narrow geographic focus. Here’s an overview of the foundation and the best ways to approach it.
Read MoreWe take a look at what drives the charitable arm of the oldest and largest mutual bank in the country and why this funder is focusing on early childhood development in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
Read MoreHere are the basics to know about the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, including the funder’s long history in the region, grantmaking preferences, and how to apply for a New Hampshire grant.
Read MoreChris and Keena Clifford established a grantmaking foundation of after finding success at the investment firm of Berkshire Partners. Here’s what we know about this low-key funder and how it gives in and around Boston.
Read MoreConcerns about gentrification are fueling fraught debates over public places at a moment of rising private grantmaking for parks and other civic amenities. The Boston Foundation is looking to expand who’s heard in these conversations.
Read MoreIt’s not always the size of a grant that determines its impact on a community. Here’s how the Vermont Community Foundation focuses its attention on hyper-targeted efforts to help catalyze larger change.
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