The Gregory E Bulger Foundation

WEST NEWTON, MA EIN: 33-1000434

The Gregory E Bulger Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST NEWTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $3K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$64K

-7.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$129K

+2.0% YoY

Grant Count

8

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-10.8% YoY

About The Gregory E Bulger Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Gregory E Bulger Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST NEWTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $3K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

Cities

BostonBrooklineCambridgePittsfieldWatertown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$99K$149K$199K201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$63,552$69,000$67,473
Revenue$148,707$154,851$102,626
Expenses$154,155$169,888$158,580
Qualifying Distributions$128,500$126,000$125,128
Net Investment Income$2,615$1,950$1,187
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$37K$75K$112K$149K8 grants20197 grants20208 grants20218 grants20227 grants20238 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$50KBOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$50KBARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY$10KSPEAKEASY STAGE CO$10KBOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTI…$3KBOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTI…$3KLONGWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHES…$3KGREATER BOSTON LEGAL SVCS$1K

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K8$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boston Symphony Orchestra ($50,000), Boston Symphony Orchestra ($50,000), Barrington Stage Company ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY PITTSFIELD, MASUPPORT HIGH QUALITY LOCAL THEATER$10,000
BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL CAMBRIDGE, MASUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$2,500
BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL CAMBRIDGE, MASUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$2,500
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOSTON, MASUPPORT BOSTON & TANGLEWOOD FUNDS$50,000
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOSTON, MASUPPORT BOSTON & TANGLEWOOD FUNDS$50,000
GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SVCS BOSTON, MAPROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR$1,000
LONGWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BROOKLINE, MAUNDERWRITE GEN'L OPERATING EXPENSES$2,500
SPEAKEASY STAGE CO BOSTON, MASUPPORT HIGH QUALITY LOCAL THEATER$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
GREGORY E BULGERTRUSTEE
RICHARD J DIXEXEC DIRECTO

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gregory E Bulger Foundation?

The Gregory E Bulger Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST NEWTON, MA. It holds $64K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Gregory E Bulger Foundation?

As of 2024, The Gregory E Bulger Foundation holds $64K in total assets with $149K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $129K in 2024.

Where does The Gregory E Bulger Foundation operate?

The Gregory E Bulger Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What size grants does The Gregory E Bulger Foundation award?

In 2024, The Gregory E Bulger Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $129K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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