Boston Baptist Social Union
Accepts applications
Boston Baptist Social Union is a private foundation in Medford, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $255,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$255,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 33 | $21.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 35 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 43 | $24.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 44 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred Drauschke 34 Oakland Street, Medford, MA 02155 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 662-6262 |
| What to submit | Fred drauschke applicants should go to the organization's website, bbsu.org, to orbtain grant applications and related information. Applicants may also request a grant application in writing. |
| Deadlines | Fred drauschke february 15th - for grants to be made during the organization's fiscal year beginning |
| Restrictions | Fred drauschke grants are generally restricted to baptist related organizations and are generally restricted to work in the greater boston area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Boston Baptist Social Union funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 41 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Baptist Multicultural Ministires | Genral support | $255,000 |
| Ruggles Baptist Church | General support | $65,186 |
| Christian Youth Conference at Ocean Park Inc | General support | $65,000 |
| Messiah Baptist Church | General purpose | $50,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Jamaica Plain | General support | $43,000 |
| First Nepali Baptist Church of Malden | Youth support | $40,000 |
| First Baptist Church Lynn | Karen ministry | $40,000 |
| The Boston Project Ministries | General support | $40,000 |
| Overseas Burmese Christion Fellowship | General support | $35,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Medford | General purpose | $35,460 |
| Miracle Mile Ministries | General support | $35,375 |
| Uniteboston | General support | $35,125 |
| Boston Missionary Baptist Community Center | Program support | $35,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church of Lowell | General support | $30,000 |
| Lowell International Church | Food pantry and soup kitchen | $30,000 |
| Boston Black Church Vitality | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Boston Trinity Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| Twelfth Baptist Church | General support | $20,300 |
| Individual | To provide summer & winter canoeing experiences to individuals who would otherwise be unable to participate, and support to multi cultural ministries. Veterans support ministries. | $20,000 |
| Young Life Boston | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Outdoor Church of Cambridge | General support | $17,000 |
| United Baptist Church of Jamaica Plain | General support | $16,000 |
| Emmanuel Gospel Center | General support | $15,000 |
| All Hands In-Trinity Baptist Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Compass Point Ministries | General support | $15,000 |
| David Harp Ministries Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Boy With A Ball | General support | $14,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Rockport | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Manna Mass Avenue Baptist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Tedl-Tabernacle Evangelique de Louange | General support | $10,000 |
| FBC of Wakefield | General support | $7,500 |
| Open Hearts Ministries Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Route One Ministry | General support | $7,500 |
| Bloom A Place for Girls | General support | $6,850 |
| Communities Together Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| First Calvary Baptist Church North Andover | General support | $5,500 |
| Beth Eden Baptist Church | General support | $5,500 |
| FBC of Rowley | General support | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Haitian Evangelical Pastors of NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Ruth's Way | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Thomas
- Wesley Babbit
- Thomas Couillard
- John Burke
- John Perkins
- Robert Rowe
- Patrick Lyons
- SE Myung Chang
- Edwin T Hobart
- Robert Howard
- Rops Previl
- Douglas Tibbets
- Elijah Jope
Questions people ask
Does Boston Baptist Social Union accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Fred drauschke february 15th - for grants to be made during the organization's fiscal year beginning.
How much does Boston Baptist Social Union give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Boston Baptist Social Union?
Its 2025 filing lists James Thomas (Executive Secretary EFF 2026), Wesley Babbit (President), Thomas Couillard (Director) and John Burke (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Boston Baptist Social Union fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and environment and conservation.