Boston Bar Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Boston Bar Foundation Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (I12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Bar Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2022, Boston Bar Foundation Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Boston Bar Foundation Inc has awarded 218 individual grants totaling $11,474,435. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE BY FUNDING AND PROMOTING INNOVATION IN LEGAL SERVICES, ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE UNDERSERVED, AND SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST ACTIVITIES OF THE BAR.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE BBF MAKES GRANTS, PRIMARILY TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.


THE BBF ALSO MAKES GRANTS THAT SUPPORT PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS THAT ENGAGE LAWYERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.


THE BBF OCCASIONALLY FUNDS PROJECTS OR STUDIES THAT FOCUS ON AN UNMET NEED IN THE COMMUNITY OR INCREASING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.


THE BBF PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS PURSUING A LEGAL EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Russell Beck
President
$0
Stephen P Hall
President-Elect
$0
Megan N Gates
Treasurer
$0
Paige Scott Reed
Secretary
$0
Richard M Page Jr
Asst. Secretary
$0
John Affuso
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$723,886
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$977,012
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,700,898
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,861
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $78,954
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $128,485
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$123,362
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,799,920

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Boston Bar Foundation Inc has awarded $1,454,650 in support to 24 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL AID

$450,000

BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS

$185,150

VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL AID

$175,000

METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Framingham, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL AID

$85,000

POLITICAL ASYLUMIMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL AID

$80,000

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL AID

$70,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Boston Bar Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $164,828.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Boston Bar Association

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROJECTS

$118,370
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: General Operating Support

$14,135
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$10,000
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Lynn, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$10,000
Foley Hoag & Eliot Fdn

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$6,000
United Way Miami Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$5,818
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,501,928
Earnings-$965,054
Net Contributions$93,054
Other Expense$323,203
Ending Balance$6,306,725

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