Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc
Garden Neighborhood Charities is the philanthropic arm of the td garden. Its mission is to provide support, through grants, in-kind donations, volunteerism and community events, to charitable organizations and programs making a positive impact in our neighborhood of greater boston. Garden Neighborhood Charities is committed to bringing the excitement and lasting memories of live entertainment and sporting events to those in our neighborhood who might not otherwise have access to such fulfilling experiences.
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc gave $128K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,447
- +125.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,816
- +50.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $53,447
- Total assets
- $239,466
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army ($65K). Together the top 3 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc gives
- Giving grew 225% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $128K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Boston, MA | School supplies for local students and holiday red kettle | $65,000 |
| Action of Boston Community Development Boston, MA | Program Services | $53,447 |
| Boston Public Schools Roxbury, MA | Program Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239,466 | $135,494 | $208,737 | $128,447 | 3 | $11 |
| 2023 | $269,808 | $196,668 | $123,593 | $56,984 | 2 | $11 |
| 2022 | $211,118 | $184,059 | $201,561 | $95,318 | 7 | $11 |
| 2021 | $193,526 | $121,878 | $115,771 | $39,534 | 2 | $15 |
| 2020 | $160,532 | $105,925 | $36,791 | $10,000 | 1 | $38 |
| 2019 | $104,929 | $137,519 | $134,245 | $50,000 | 3 | $52 |
About Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc is led by Glen Thornborough, President & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen Thornborough
President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Dionne Doherty
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Compton
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy A. Latimer (2019–2023) — President & Director
- Former: John A. Ratoff (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc
How much does Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc give each year?
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc gave $128K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $57K across 2 grants.
What is Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $53,447, and its average grant was $42,816, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc give grants?
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc?
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What is Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc's EIN?
Garden Neighborhood Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5957683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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