The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Boston

MISSION:

AS GREATER BOSTON'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE BOSTON FOUNDATION DEVOTES ITS RESOURCES TO BUILDING AND SUSTAINING A VITAL, PROSPEROUS CITY AND REGION, WHERE JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY ARE EXTENDED TO EVERYONE. THE FOUNDATION FULFILLS THIS MISSION IN THREE PRINCIPAL WAYS: (1) MAKING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND DESIGNING SPECIAL FUNDING INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THIS COMMUNITY'S CRITICAL CHALLENGES;(2) WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS AND OTHER FUNDERS TO ACHIEVE HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPY; AND (3) SERVING AS A CIVIC HUB AND CENTER OF INFORMATION, WHERE IDEAS ARE SHARED, LEVERS FOR CHANGE ARE IDENTIFIED, AND COMMON AGENDAS FOR THE FUTURE ARE DEVELOPED.

MISSION:

THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSES AND PRESERVES PREEMINENT COLLECTIONS AND ASPIRES TO SERVE A WIDE VARIETY OF PEOPLE THROUGH DIRECT ENCOUNTERS WITH WORKS OF ART IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE INQUIRY AND TO HEIGHTEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL WORLD.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE U.S. CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST (THE "TRUST") IS TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH A COST-EFFECTIVE AND TAX-ADVANTAGED INVESTMENT PROGRAM THAT HELPS DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS. EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGES THE TRUST UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRUST'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, ALONG WITH EATON VANCE TRUST COMPANY ("EVTC") AND CALVERT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS CI EATON PRIVATE WEALTH, PROVIDES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE TRUST. ON AN ONGOING BASIS, EVTC, AS THE TRUST'S TRUSTEE, HIRES AND OVERSEES CERTAIN SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE TRUST.

MISSION:

COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS BY INNOVATING, COORDINATING AND PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS IN COMMUNICATION AND THE ARTS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND TO ADVANCE SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE WORK THAT BRINGS INNOVATION, DEPTH AND DIVERSITY TO THESE DISCIPLINES.

MISSION:

WE STRIVE TO HEAL, TO COMFORT, TO TEACH, TO LEARN, AND TO SEEK THE KNOWLEDGE TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND TO PREVENT DISEASE. OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO. SEE PART III.

MISSION:

PROVIDE ACCESS TO AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

MISSION:

WGBH ENRICHES PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND ENTERTAIN, FOSTERING CITIZENSHIP AND CULTURE, THE JOY OF LEARNING, AND THE POWER OF DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

INVEST FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, A RELATED 501(C (3) SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.

MISSION:

PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC. (POAH) WAS FORMED TO PRESERVE AND CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF SUCH HOUSING.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (BSO) IS TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE MAKING OF MUSIC CONSONANT WITH THE HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS OF THE MUSICAL ART, CREATING PERFORMANCES AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MEDICAL, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO (SEE SCHEDULE O) BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES CARE FOR PATIENTS IN NEED OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THAT LINKS PASSION AND LIFELONG PURPOSE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate multihospital health care systems that have two or more hospitals owned, leased, sponsored, or managed by a central organization. Also includes parent companies of diversified single hospital systems that provide comprehensive management and support services for the hospital.

MISSION:

BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY BY MAKING GIFTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES.