Boston Baptist Social Union is an independent foundation located in Medford, Massachusetts. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting Christian ministries and fostering community engagement among Baptist laypeople in the Boston area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.2M
+14.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+22.8% YoY
Grant Count
35
+6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+15.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support worthy Christian ministries in the Boston, MA area. A secondary goal is to encourage worthwhile fellowship among Baptist laymen in the Boston area.
The foundation considers support for both new and continuing programs aligned with Christian work.
Grantmaking
The foundation actively awards grants for Christian work. Specific details regarding average grant amounts, grant ranges, and median grant sizes are not publicly disclosed in available sources.
Grant Range
s, and median grant sizes are not publicly disclosed in available sources.
Average Grant
amounts, grant ranges, and median grant sizes are not publicly disclosed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is geographically focused on the Boston, Massachusetts area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $24,158,277
- Total Annual Giving: $1,349,925
- Year Established: 1864 (founded by 19th century publisher Daniel Sharp Ford)
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) independent foundation
- EIN: 04-6034977
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,158,277 | $21,156,377 | $25,997,897 |
| Revenue | $1,560,823 | $416,630 | $10,483,181 |
| Expenses | $1,984,784 | $1,668,268 | $1,639,106 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,393,327 | $1,135,410 | $1,205,950 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,545,758 | $528,229 | $10,472,498 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,071,833 | $1,085,615 | $1,157,782 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Boston Baptist Social Union
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES THOMAS | TREASURER | 6 | $12,000 |
| JIMMY THOMAS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| WESLEY BABBIT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ARTHUR ALMEDA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAVID ESSENSA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER GIANACOPLIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DOUGLAS ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT ROWE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICK LYONS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SE MYUNG CHANG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EDWIN T HOBART | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY | 30 | $27,000 |
| ROBERT HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PHILLIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 34 Oakland St, Medford, MA 02155-3233
- Telephone: 781-662-6262
- Website: BBSU.ORG
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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