Boston Bullpen Project Inc

WEST ROXBURY, MA EIN: 81-5329905 Website

Boston Bullpen Project Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Established in early 2017, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity that partners with established social service organizations to identify and address urgent community needs through rapid financial support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$207K

-5.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$389K

+18.0% YoY

Grant Count

+6.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+11.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding focus areas include:

Homelessness prevention and housing support
Medical expenses
Food insecurity
Relocation funds
Technology deficits
Human services and poverty alleviation
Support for nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization primarily serves Boston and the greater Boston area, with donated funds distributed throughout Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $1.3M (100%)

States

Massachusetts

Cities

BostonBraintreeBrightonBrocktonBrooklineCambridgeChelseaDorchesterDorchester CenterDorcheterDorhesterFall RiverFraminghamJamaica PlainLeominsterLexingtonLynnMaldenNatickNew Bedford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2023):

Total Assets: $218,000
Total Revenue: $364,000
Total Expenses: $340,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Additional Financial Information:

Total giving: $388,686 (based on 2024 IRS Form 990)
Assets: $206,852 (based on 2024 IRS Form 990)

The organization has maintained tax-exempt status since September 2017 (EIN: 81-5329905).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$206,852	$217,850	$193,106
Revenue	$457,979	$364,287	$243,842
Expenses	$468,977	$339,543	$277,206
Qualifying Distributions	$388,686	$329,437	$258,511
Net Investment Income	$2,097	—	—
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

205 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Social Equity Access Fund ($97,479), Open Sky ($32,263), Boston Health Care for the Homeless ($26,618).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Housing Families Inc Malden, MA	Housing needs	$5,688
New England Center and Home for Veterans Boston, MA	Veteran Needs	$3,507
Jewish Family and Childrens Service Waltham, MA	Furniture and personal needs	$4,227
Year Up Boston, MA	Transportation and personal needs	$3,604
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA	Personal needs	$1,150
Room to Grow Boston, MA	Personal needs	$4,632
Inner City Weightlifting Boston, MA	Utilities and transportation needs	$11,557
More than Words Boston, MA	Personal needs	$6,933
Pine Street Inn Boston, MA	Personal Needs	$1,348
Heading Home Boston, MA	Personal needs, Moving Costs	$3,570

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Boston Bullpen Project was founded by four childhood friends:

Steve Alperin – Retired portfolio manager and former left-handed pitcher; 1987 graduate of Bentley College; worked with Harvard Management through 2011; serves as hospice volunteer for Hebrew Senior Life
Alan Stern, M.D. – Graduate of Brown University and University of Vermont College of Medicine; practicing physician at Needham Pediatrics; teaches medical students at Harvard Medical School; served on various boards including The Practicing Pediatricians of Children's Hospital, Needham Board of Health, The Children's Room, and Franklin Park Zoo
Ben Levin, Esquire – Lawyer and partner at Levin and Levin, LLP; Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston University College of Arts and Sciences (1999); Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law (2004)
Michael Connelly

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Steven Alperin	President	10	—
Micahel Connelly	Treasurer	10	—
Alan Stern	Secretary	10	—
Benjamin Levin	Clerk	10	—

Contact Information

Address: 14 Vermont Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132-2320
Phone: 617-480-0070
Website: www.bostonbullpenproject.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Boston Bullpen Project Inc fund?

The organization's mission is to partner with a diverse range of social service professionals—including groups devoted to caring for homeless individuals and families, veterans, and at-risk youth—to identify and fill urgent needs through financial support while fostering a spirit that empowers others to pay it forward. Primary funding focus areas include: • Homelessness prevention and housing support • Medical expenses • Food insecurity • Relocation funds • Technology deficits • Human services …

How do I apply for a grant from Boston Bullpen Project Inc?

Boston Bullpen Project operates with a rapid-response model, providing financial support within 24 to 48 hours of request approval. The organization emphasizes that over 95% of donated funds go directly to crisis resolution. **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $165 to $97,479 • Focus on one-time, short-term requests • Direct support to individuals and families in crisis • Partner organizations vet individuals and families to identify crises outside their own mission or budgetary c…