The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc
The Boston Educational Development Foundation, inc. (BEDF) is the education foundation for the boston public schools (BPS). As the fiscal agent, non-profit partner of BPS, BEDF enables a wide range of programs and services operated by BPS schools and departments. The majority of BEDF funding revenues come from local and national philanthropy, such as foundations, corporations and individual donors. This funding sustains and expands educational opportunities that may otherwise be unavailable, such as school programming for students, leadership and professional development for educators, and engagement activities for families.
The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.1M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,099,284
- -40.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,099,284
- -40.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,099,284
- Total assets
- $13,028,638
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Public Schools ($5.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.1M (2025) to $12.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Schools Roxbury, MA | Operating and Program Support | $5,099,284 |
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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 | $13,028,638 | $8,018,521 | $6,040,793 | $5,099,284 | 1 | $501,440 |
| 2024 | $11,550,644 | $4,730,121 | $9,661,544 | $8,615,621 | 1 | $662,618 |
| 2023 | $16,217,388 | $13,945,804 | $13,044,823 | $12,369,986 | 1 | $497,183 |
| 2022 | $15,140,850 | $11,439,673 | $11,199,012 | $10,643,865 | 1 | $16,556 |
| 2021 | $14,159,042 | $7,338,660 | $6,785,250 | — | — | $130,519 |
| 2020 | $15,902,932 | $7,911,670 | $6,962,768 | — | — | $242,576 |
About The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Roxbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $501K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc is led by Pamela Leins, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Leins
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $180K (2025)
Benjamin Ivey
Board Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Amaro
Director of Finance & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$82K (2025)
Muriel Leonard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold L. Miller Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathalie Merida
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constanza Cabello
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Kuder
Director
Bps Superintendent Designee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Townsend
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Cinelli
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Velasquez
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bloom
Ex-Officio Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Laura Dziorny (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Monica Roberts (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Beverly Ross Denny (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nico Amaro (2024) — Director of Finance
- Former: Brenda Cassellius (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Essence McGill Arzu (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Klare Shaw (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Trinh Nguyen (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Felipe Flores Herrera (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Pamela Leins (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc
How much does The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc give each year?
The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.6M across 1 grant.
How large is The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc?
The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
Where does The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc operate?
The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2514422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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