Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc
The Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2003 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation is affiliated with the Boston Bruins NHL organization and operates from 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114-1300. The organization has raised over $65 million and focuses on providing grants to charitable organizations that enhance the quality of life for children and families throughout New England.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+63.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+19.3% YoY
Grant Count
106
+37.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-13.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to assist charitable organizations that demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for children and their families throughout New England. The foundation concentrates its grantmaking on four core pillars:
- Academics — Supporting programs that provide homework assistance, safe learning environments, and development of social and learning skills, including programs for children who learn through both conventional and unconventional methodologies
- Athletics — Supporting youth sports and athletic development programs
- Community Outreach — Supporting community-based initiatives that benefit children
- Health and Wellness — Supporting health and wellness initiatives, including the BFit program designed to assist with health and wellness initiatives in New England
The foundation believes these four pillars create a strong support system that leads to the betterment of the community and helps children become impactful members of their communities.
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent financial data available, the foundation distributed $4,331,372 in grants. Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $442,000. The foundation's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, with particular emphasis on nonprofit human services, poverty alleviation, and obesity prevention.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations throughout New England, with particular concentration in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $6,141,313
- Total Revenue: $6,826,821
- Total Expenses: $4,370,364
- Total Giving: $4,331,372
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $3.75 million
- Total Revenue: $4.94 million
- Total Expenses: $3.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.43 million
The foundation maintains an unconditional exemption status and is classified as an organization that receives substantial support from a governmental unit or the general public under IRS section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,141,313 | $3,750,744 | $2,200,804 |
| Revenue | $6,826,821 | $4,942,290 | $3,967,130 |
| Expenses | $4,370,364 | $3,904,298 | $3,251,012 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $89,049 | $125 | $72 |
| 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
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bob Sweeney serves as Executive Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SWEENEY | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| CHARLES JACOBS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| JANICE TRYBUS | CLERK | 1 | — |
| KERRY COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SEAN SULLIVAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has engaged in several recent charitable initiatives:
Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation and Boston Bruins Foundation DonatePartnered with the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation to donate 800 warm winter coats to the New England Center and Home for Veterans
Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation and Boston Bruins Foundation DonatePartnered with the Red River Charitable Foundation to make a donation to Operation Hat Trick
Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation and Boston Bruins Foundation DonateAnnounced SCORE Boston as a recipient of an NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund Grant
Bruins Announce SCORE Boston as Recipient of NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth FundCelebrated its 20th anniversary during the 2023-24 season with ongoing impact initiatives throughout New England
Boston Bruins Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact Throughout 2023-24The foundation actively supports fundraising through raffles, auctions, and merchandise sales. Recent initiatives include 50/50 raffles benefiting organizations such as the Dream Big Foundation, which supports girls and young women from low-income situations in sports participation. The foundation also offers Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents the opportunity to purchase Boston Bruins vanity license plates, with proceeds supporting local youth hockey.
Bruins Announce SCORE Boston as Recipient of NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth FundSubject 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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