Bostongives Inc is located in Wellesley, MA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bostongives Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2019, Bostongives Inc has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $215,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BOSTON GIVES EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INNER CITY CHILDREN IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA BY SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT AND SUSTAINABLE IMPACT ON CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY IN OUR COMMUNITY BY LEVERAGING THE RESOURCES OF BOSTON FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY TO SPONSOR AND PROMOTE EXISTING, RESULTS DRIVEN PROGRAMS THAT MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF OUR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOSTON GIVES EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INNER CITY CHILDREN IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA BY SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S EDUCATION,SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT AND SUSTAINABLE IMPACT ON CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY IN OUR COMMUNITY BY LEVERAGING THE RESOURCES OF BOSTON FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY TO SPONSOR AND PROMOTE EXISTING, RESULTS DRIVEN PROGRAMS THAT MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF OUR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tom Niedermeyer Jr Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
S Dewey Keesler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kerri Lovely Clerk | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Niedermeyer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $878 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,313 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,313 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,313 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,313 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bostongives Inc has awarded $120,000 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: GIFT | $30,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: GIFT | $20,000 |
Jamaica Plain, MA PURPOSE: GIFT | $10,000 |
Newton, MA PURPOSE: GIFT | $10,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: GIFT | $10,000 |
Roxbury, MA PURPOSE: GIFT | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bostongives Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Clara Lionel Foundation New York, NY | $44,086,810 | $23,596,509 |
Visionspring New York, NY | $15,269,850 | $12,679,680 |
America Gives Inc New York, NY | $1,069,288 | $7,827,978 |
Foundations In Education Inc Bridgeport, CT | $36,181,181 | $11,526,982 |
Grant Recommendation Fund Spring Valley, NY | $460,055 | $4,767,095 |
The Catherine Jefferson Foundation Darien, CT | $18,987,801 | $13,741,460 |
Bikoff Foundation Whitestone, NY | $65,723,002 | $14,790,071 |
Giving Tuesday Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,987,227 | $3,527,479 |
The Meringoff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY | $455,360 | $3,000,005 |
Island Outreach Foundation Inc Center Moriches, NY | $19,989,596 | $2,168,344 |
University Of The Andes Foundation Inc New York, NY | $11,245,685 | $2,158,813 |
Goodman-Lipman Family Foundation Inc Larchmont, NY | $13,467,092 | $1,080,767 |