Boston Food Forest Coalition
Boston Food Forest Coalition
Boston, MA, US
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a.k.a BFFC
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-5327936
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Women Led
BIPOC Led
Boston Food Forest Coalition
Boston, MA, US
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a.k.a BFFC
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
46-5327936
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Women Led
BIPOC Led
AI Summary
The Boston Food Forest Coalition is a Boston-based nonprofit focused on food sovereignty, environmental education, agroecology, environmental justice, and community food systems, working at the intersection of racial equity and climate resilience. It transforms vacant lots into publicly owned edible parks, or “food forests,” while operating at a 2024 scale of $1.8M in operating budget and $4.6M in total revenue; its largest listed funders include Fidelity Foundation, The Klarman Family Foundation, and Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc.
Mission Statement
At the intersection of racial equity and climate resilience, the Boston Food Forest Coalition is a community of neighbors transforming vacant lots into public edible parks — called “food forests” — for permanent protection and community ownership. Together, we are building resilience in Boston through more equitable access to healthy green space and greater connection to each other and the natural world.
Cause Areas
12
Agricultural education
Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Community food systems
Food sovereignty
Agrodiversity
Agroecology
Sustainable forestry
Community improvement
Climate change
Environmental education
Environmental justice
Natural resources
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
148.7K
Square Feet of Land Conserved
13
Food Forest Parks
80
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- 33 funders
- 24 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Food Forest Coalition’s budget?
In 2024, Boston Food Forest Coalition reported an annual operating budget of around $1.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Boston Food Forest Coalition support?
Boston Food Forest Coalition supports work in Agricultural education, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, Community food systems, Food sovereignty, Agrodiversity, Agroecology, Sustainable forestry, Community improvement, Climate change, Environmental education, Environmental justice, and Natural resources.
Where does Boston Food Forest Coalition operate?
Boston Food Forest Coalition is headquartered in Boston, MA.
Who funded Boston Food Forest Coalition recently?
In 2025, Boston Food Forest Coalition received grants from Boston Foundation, Inc, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and Boston Foundation, Inc. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Boston Food Forest Coalition received in 2024?
The largest grant to Boston Food Forest Coalition in 2024 exceeds $1.5 million.
What is Boston Food Forest Coalition’s reliance on government grants?
Boston Food Forest Coalition relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.