Donors + Giving Opportunities
We invite you to join us
We know Boston, and that knowledge gives us the unique perspective and calling to bring together ideas, resources and partnerships that can build a city where opportunity meets possibility to achieve equity. We know this work requires deep engagement from philanthropists, thinkers and doers. We invite you to join us.
Three ways to connect with us:
- Send us an email
- Call our donor services line at (617) 338-2213.
- Fill out the form here to sign up for news and events, learn more about our Donor Advised Funds or have someone reach out to contact you.
Season of Giving 2024
During this season of gratitude and generosity, we know that giving from your donor advised fund is on your mind! We asked our expert Program staff to share key partner organizations that would benefit from additional support. We encourage you to consider a contribution to one or more of the organizations in the guide linked below.
A Boston Foundation End-of-Year Giving Guide
End-of-year giving resources
Planning your end-of-year giving? We have put together this information on deadlines for gifts and grants so you can meet your year-end philanthropic and tax goals.
Donor Advised Funds
We offer a wide range of giving vehicles, including donor-advised funds, to help you streamline your giving, increase the impact of your contributions and receive maximum charitable tax deductions.
Annual Fund for Civic Leadership
Each year, dedicated donors partner with the Boston Foundation to power the research, convenings, advocacy and other elements of our Civic Leadership work that have a real impact on issues that are critical to equity and civic health.
Planned and Legacy Giving
We offer many ways to incorporate charitable giving into your estate planning—and we have the expertise to help you decide which approaches make the most sense for you.
Meet Our Donors
We love to share the many creative ways people turn their resources into community good.
More Donor Resources and Links
The Boston Foundation offers a variety of investment options, so you can select the options that best match the time horizon of your charitable giving plans.
Through our Impact Pool and custom opportunities, Boston Foundation donors have multiple avenues through which to explore impact investing.
Non-cash gifts like restricted stock and real estate can be a smart way to maximize your philanthropy. TBF can nimbly handle even the most complex assets and arrangements.
As one of the nation’s first and most impactful community foundations, we have our finger on the pulse of change. We partner with donors, companies and nonprofit organizations to pursue philanthropy that is not only impactful, but values-aligned and fulfilling.
