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Boston Proud Corp

Preselected recipients only Somerville, Massachusetts · EIN 880965768

Boston Proud Corp is a private foundation in Somerville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,047 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $11,615. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $23,400 the year before.

71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$18,7504$8,860
2024$23,4004$5,820
2025$15,0477$2,580

How to apply

Boston Proud Corp says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Boston Proud Corp funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts7$15,047

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Gay Sports
Boston, MA
Gay awareness$11,615
Boston Tea Party Museum
Boston, MA
Donation$1,532
Veterans of New England
Boston, MA
Donation$500
Mass Arts
Boston, MA
Donation$500
Medford Police Assoc
Medford, MA
Donation$500
Medford Firefighters
Medford, MA
Donation$200
Medford Youth Football
Medford, MA
Donation$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Boston Proud Corp accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Boston Proud Corp give?

$15,047 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Boston Proud Corp?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Salvi (President), Keith Bruneau (Treasurer) and Ethan Morgan (Clerk).

What does Boston Proud Corp fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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