THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION (BBF) IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE BY FUNDING AND PROMOTING INNOVATION IN LEGAL SERVICES, ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE UNDERSERVED, AND SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST ACTIVITIES OF THE BAR. AS THE INDEPENDENT, CHARITABLE ARM OF THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION, THE BBF'S MISSION IS INSPIRED BY THE VALUES OF PROFESSIONALISM, SERVICE, COMPASSION, AND RESPONSIBILITY, VALUES THAT ALL ATTORNEYS OWE TO THEMSELVES, TO THEIR PEERS, AND TO THEIR COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.5M
+23.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+22.3% YoY
Grant Count
34
+25.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-2.8% YoY
About Boston Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Boston Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,510,433 | $12,609,247 | $10,948,237 |
| Revenue | $3,381,995 | $2,806,999 | $1,799,920 |
| Expenses | $2,266,803 | $2,043,099 | $1,942,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $74,334 | $50,378 | $132,346 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
133 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Boston Bar Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Greater Boston Legal Services ($450,000), Boston Bar Association ($264,000), Volunteer Lawyers Project ($175,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT | $5,347 |
| YOUTH ADVOCACY FOUNDATION BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $15,000 |
| MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA | INCREASING ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $45,000 |
| LA COLABORATIVA CHELSEA, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $15,000 |
| NORTHEAST LEGAL AID INC LYNN, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $35,000 |
| PINE STREET INN BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $10,000 |
| RIAN IMMIGRATION CENTER BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $55,000 |
| DOVE INC QUINCY, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $7,000 |
| ATASK BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $15,000 |
| HEALTH LAW ADVOCATES BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT LEGAL AID | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN GATES | PRESIDENT ELECT | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN P HALL | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOHN AFFUSO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRIETTA BOWENS JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ESME CARAMELLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK R FITZGERALD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT A FAUST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID L FERRERA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARTHA J NAHILL FRAHM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HANNAH L KILSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN C HENRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHIVA KAVIMI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH L BIERWIRTH JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARTIN F MURPHY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NIGEL LONG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD H SEKSAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER G CLARK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELISSA MCMORROW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANGELA GOMES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RENE INOMATA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHINH H PHAM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MANLEEN SINGH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW V P MCTYGUE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARC A RUBENSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANCY R WILSKER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RICHARD M PAGE JR | ASST. SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JAMES PARKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RAQUEL WEBSTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Bar Foundation?
Boston Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $15.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Boston Bar Foundation?
As of 2024, Boston Bar Foundation holds $15.5M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 34 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Boston Bar Foundation operate?
Boston Bar Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Boston Bar Foundation award?
In 2024, Boston Bar Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Boston Bar Foundation's EIN?
Boston Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6111344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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