The Gregory E Bulger Foundation
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gregory E Bulger Foundation gave $142K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,500
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,214
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $73,008
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Gregory E Bulger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Symphony Orchestra ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 38 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gregory E Bulger Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2021) to $149K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Support Boston & Tanglewood Funds | $50,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Support Boston & Tanglewood Funds | $50,000 |
| Speakeasy Stage CO Boston, MA | Support High Quality Local Theater | $25,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Pittsfield, MA | Support High Quality Local Theater | $10,000 |
| Boston Early Music Festival Cambridge, MA | Support General Operations | $2,500 |
| Longwood Symphony Orchestra Brookline, MA | Underwrite Gen'l Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Greater Boston Legal Svcs Boston, MA | Provide Legal Services for the Poor | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,008 | $172,094 | $167,388 | $141,500 | 7 | $141,500 | $2,416 |
| 2024 | $63,552 | $148,707 | $154,155 | $128,500 | 8 | $128,500 | $2,615 |
| 2023 | $69,000 | $154,851 | $169,888 | $126,000 | 7 | $126,000 | $1,950 |
| 2022 | $67,473 | $102,626 | $158,580 | $125,128 | 8 | $125,128 | $1,187 |
| 2021 | $117,398 | $128,296 | $147,289 | $122,693 | 8 | $122,693 | $2,004 |
| 2020 | $136,391 | $121,802 | $180,633 | $149,000 | 7 | — | $2,540 |
| 2019 | $192,222 | $113,252 | $204,171 | $138,290 | 8 | — | $4,322 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation is led by Richard J. Dix, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard J. Dix
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
$20K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Gregory E. Bulger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$4K (2019) → $0 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The Gregory E Bulger Foundation
How much does The Gregory E Bulger Foundation give each year?
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation gave $142K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 8 grants.
What is The Gregory E Bulger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,214, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gregory E Bulger Foundation give grants?
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does The Gregory E Bulger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Gregory E Bulger Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gregory E Bulger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Symphony Orchestra ($100,000 across 2 grants), Speakeasy Stage CO ($25,000) and Barrington Stage Company ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gregory E Bulger Foundation?
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is The Gregory E Bulger Foundation's EIN?
The Gregory E Bulger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1000434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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