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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within the Greater Boston area. In 2021, the foundation distributed a total of $80,000 across 13 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model and providing funding by invitation only. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.

Mission Statement

TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS BY LEVERAGING THE COMMONWEALTH'S UNTAPPED TALENT, CHAMPIONING SMALL BUSINESSES AND CREATING TOMORROW'S LEADERS IN SUPPORT OF A 21ST CENTURY ECONOMY
Total Funding Given
$80K
2021
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
8%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$105K
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Melissa Sampson McMorrow
Board Member
A
Abigail Paul
Board Member
Y
Yvonne Garcia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP)?
No. GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) give?
GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) make each year?
In 2021, GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $80 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) fund recently?
In 2024, GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CAMP HARBOR VIEW FOUNDATION INC C/O CONNORS FAMILY OFFICE, and BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP)?
GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONINC(FKA GREATER BOSTON CORP) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.