Boston Bullpen Project Inc
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
52
+6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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 and poverty alleviation
- Support for nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations
Grantmaking
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.
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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
States
Cities
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).
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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