Supporting Our Haitian and Syrian Neighbors
In a new blog post, President and CEO Lee Pelton says the Supreme Court rulling clearing the way for the termination of TPS disregards a fundamental truth, and only intensifies our commitment.
Meeting the Moment: Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors
As our Haitian, Syrian and other immigrant neighbors come under continuing threat, your donations and partnership can help provide legal assistance, community support, and advocacy for truth and justice.
Learn more Click here to donateMeeting the Moment
TBF awards $1.2 million in Safety Net Grants as part of ongoing commitment to immigrant neighbors
24 organizations will receive $50,000 general operating support grants, payable over two years. With this grant announcement, TBF and our community of donors have now given nearly $5 million to support immigrant-serving organizations in recent months.
TBF distributes $1 million to ten immigrant-serving nonprofits in first grants from Meeting the Moment: Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors
The ten organizations each receive $100,000 in general operating support towards their work on behalf of immigrants and other vulnerable communities, and to meet rising legal and other needs.
Supporting vital food programs and a stronger regional system to address hunger
Prompted by rising food insecurity and cuts to federal food programs, since launching in August 2025, TBF's Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Families initiative has distributed $6.7 million in total.
New from TBF
The Asian Community Fund at TBF announces 59 new grants to support and strengthen AAPI communities
Persisting through the Pandemic and Beyond report explores BPS graduates' college experiences
An Uncertain Future: Report explores how the immigration crackdown affects the Massachusetts labor market
Lee Pelton announces plan to step down as TBF President and CEO, as the Foundation celebrates record fundraising and grantmaking
The Equality Fund announces $705,000 in grants to 42 LGBTQ+-serving organizations
One Year In: new survey finds MA nonprofits – and those they serve – feeling the pain of federal policies and cuts
Grant Opportunities
The Poderosas Fellowship
An annual investment of $25,000 to empower Latinas in advancement, development, and philanthropy roles, the Poderosas Fellowship equips emerging Latinas with the skills, resources, and networks needed to thrive. Apply by July 3.
Upcoming Events
Author Briefing: Unlocking Small Multifamily Housing Through Building Code Reform
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Our Approach to Equity
We acknowledge and recognize that we do not all start from the same place. Equity focuses on systemic, systems-level change that works to adjust imbalances and repair historical harms. Together we can improve lives, strengthen communities and build a better—and more equal—Boston.
Who We AreOur Work
We believe that closing the gap on the region’s greatest disparities opens pathways to opportunity, prosperity and equitable outcomes. This complex, challenging and critical goal requires tackling the individual-, systems- and root-level causes of inequity. Here's where we are digging in.
What We Do
You by our side. Equity at the center.
The systemic and structural inequities at the core of our region’s disparities cannot be dismantled without extraordinary perseverance and collaboration among visionary and courageous partners, donors and leaders. Together we can improve lives and strengthen communities.
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