BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION
BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION
BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Boston Main Streets Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting local nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $77.5K across 22 grantees, but does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO REVITALIZE CITY OF BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD MAIN STREETS.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Historical activities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HYDE PARK MAIN STREETS INC
Hyde Park, MA
$75.5K
11%
GREATER ASHMONT MAIN STREET INC
Dorchester Center, MA
$75K
11%
BRIGHTON MAIN STREETS INC
Brighton, MA
$59.5K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION?
No. BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION give?
BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION 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 BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION 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 BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $78 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HYDE PARK MAIN STREETS INC, GREATER ASHMONT MAIN STREET INC, and BRIGHTON MAIN STREETS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION?
BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.