Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2003, it supports charitable organizations working to improve the quality of life for children and families throughout New England.
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Massachusetts. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,053,179
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,481
- -17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,386,657
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (41 of 93, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 624-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts Hockey Inc ($239K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
395 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 313 grants of 395 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission covers New England. In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts; other leading recipient states were Virginia (5%), New Hampshire (4%), Maine (4%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 41 of 93 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $5.3M (2019). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Hockey Inc Whitman, MA | Community Support | $239,044 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Charitable Trust Boston, MA | Community Support | $210,264 |
| Warrior for Life Fund Virginia Beach, VA | Community Support | $161,939 |
| Score Hockey Inc Mattapan, MA | Community Support | $155,000 |
| Hundred Club of Mass Inc (The) Boston, MA | Community Support | $151,520 |
| 22 Mohwaks Corp Sharon, MA | Community Support | $137,912 |
| Heroes Cup Hockey Inc Dorchester, MA | Community Support | $120,117 |
| Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc Marlborough, MA | Community Support | $102,857 |
| Community Concepts Inc Lewiston, ME | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Greater Nashua Epdnc Nashua, NH | Community Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,386,657 | $4,593,082 | $4,355,186 | $3,053,179 | 94 | $98,275 |
| 2024 | $6,141,313 | $6,826,821 | $4,370,364 | $4,190,085 | 106 | $89,049 |
| 2023 | $3,750,744 | $4,942,290 | $3,904,298 | $3,513,497 | 77 | $125 |
| 2022 | $2,200,804 | $3,967,130 | $3,251,012 | $2,992,887 | 74 | $72 |
| 2021 | $1,526,600 | $2,461,064 | $1,794,799 | $1,485,240 | 44 | $805 |
| 2020 | $1,486,258 | $3,514,707 | $3,491,111 | $3,249,211 | 85 | $240 |
| 2019 | $3,382,660 | $4,939,506 | $5,540,085 | $5,299,332 | 131 | $226 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable organizations committed to enhancing the quality of life for children and families throughout New England. Its program description says it grants to organizations promoting athletics, academic achievement, health, and community engagement, with the aim of supporting children’s growth, learning, and participation in their communities.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported organizations. For example, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts Charitable Trust says it provides assistance to firefighters, their families, and other charitable causes in times of need. 22 Mohawks Corp says it supports veterans experiencing mental health challenges and works to reduce veteran suicide. Community Concepts Inc describes its work as strengthening individuals, families, and communities in Western Maine through programs, partnerships, and advocacy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $3,053,179. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $239,044, with a median of $10,000. All itemized grants listed a purpose of community support.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $239,044 to Massachusetts Hockey Inc; $210,264 to the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Charitable Trust; $161,939 to Warrior for Life Fund; $155,000 to Score Hockey Inc; and $151,520 to the Hundred Club of Massachusetts. Other large awards included $137,912 to 22 Mohawks Corp, $120,117 to Heroes Cup Hockey Inc, $102,857 to Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc, and $100,000 each to Community Concepts Inc, Boys & Girls Club Greater Nashua EPDNC, and LA Metro Chamber of Commerce EPBPH.
The filing says grant requests are reviewed and approved at regular meetings throughout the year. Before disbursing funds, the foundation confirms that recipients are eligible charitable entities and that funds will be used for approved purposes. It states that its tax-exempt application, financial statements, and tax returns are available upon request and through the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Sweeney as president, Charles Jacobs as chief executive officer, Janice Trybus as clerk, Kerry Collins as director, and Sean Sullivan as treasurer.
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Charles Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer
Founder & Chairman → Cheif Executive Officer, 2022
Cheif Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sweeney
President
President → President & Director, 2020
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Collins
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Trybus
Clerk
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Sullivan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rick McGlinchey (2019–2020) — Treasurer · Filing note: Through 110119
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 106 grants.
What is Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $32,481, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (24 grants), Marlborough, MA (2 grants), Andover, MA (2 grants) and Charlestown, MA (2 grants).
Does Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 94 grants with a stated purpose on Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (94 grants).
Who are Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Massachusetts Hockey Inc ($239,044), Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Charitable Trust ($210,264) and Warrior for Life Fund ($161,939), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc?
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable organizations committed to enhancing the quality of life for children and families throughout New England. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc?
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0172439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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