Pathways to Equity: The 2023 Annual Report
November 2023
Table of Contents
As we embarked on a new era with our four pathways to equity, the 2023 Annual Report shared a dozen stories emblematic of the pathways, and the ways they interconnect to create a more equitable city and region.
Pathways to Equity
Nurturing Strong Beginnings
Building Economic Opportunity
Amplifying Community Leadership
Advancing Community Wealth
Our Donors
Our Funds
Supporting Donor-Driven Philanthropy
Becoming a Donor
Supporting Our Nonprofit Partners
2023 Financials
At the Boston Foundation, we believe that closing the gaps of our region’s greatest disparities opens pathways to opportunity, prosperity and equity.
We organize our work—our civic leadership, including our convenings, research and public policy campaigns—as well as our grantmaking around four pathways:
Nurturing Strong Beginnings
Building Economic Opportunity
Advancing Community Wealth
Amplifying Community Leadership
These pathways were developed through a deep collaboration between members of our staff and Board of Directors—and informed by the wisdom of those in the communities we serve.
This annual report is organized around our four pathways to equity. We offer deep thanks to our nonprofit partners who collaborated with us on this report and especially to those who shared their personal and inspiring stories with us.
M. Lee Pelton
President and CEO