Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Inc
Accepts applications
Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Inc is a private foundation in Watertown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$107,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$52,616
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $88,170 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,170 | 14 | $53,044 |
| 2024 | $107,500 | 16 | $52,616 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Mahoney Co Lynn Bratley 21 Church Lane, Watertown, MA 02472 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 959-5634, grantsmanager@gbcoa.org |
| What to submit | Written request stating purpose, plan of use and time table |
| Deadlines | Request submissions in april and september |
| Restrictions | Greater boston area |
What Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $107,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Act Recovery | Substance abuse recovery program | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield | Expand sbirt program | $7,500 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | Mental health/substance use service | $7,500 |
| Interfaith Social Services | Sustain prevention & treatment services administered by directions counseling | $7,500 |
| Lifebridge | Substance abuse & recovery support | $7,500 |
| Mass Organization for Addiction Recovery | Annual recovery day celebration | $7,500 |
| Mujeres Unidas Avanzando | Alcolhol prevention education | $7,500 |
| RFK Community Alliance | Substance abuse | $7,500 |
| Round Table Inc | Develop programs aimed at adolescents | $7,500 |
| Self Esteem Boston | Alcohol and recovery programs | $7,500 |
| Victory Programs | Addiction training | $7,500 |
| Boston Bulldogs | Helping people in recovery with groups for walking, running, wellness and meditation | $5,000 |
| Gavin Foundation | Outdoor meeting space | $5,000 |
| Maria Droste Counseling Services | Substance abuse treatment | $5,000 |
| Maura Wilkins Foundation | Affordable retreats, workshops, and events for individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse | $5,000 |
| YWCA Malden Center for Women | Youth substance abuse outreach program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Widmer
- Roger D Weiss MD
- Maureen McGlame
- Lynn Bratley
- Michael J McHugh
- Theodore K Wayman
- Daniel J Henderson Jr
- Jessica Lindley
- Christina Everett
- William L Burke III
- Constance Horgan
- Deirdre Houtmeyers
- Ruth Gardner Lamere
- Carlotta Williams
- Kelly Mahoney
Questions people ask
Does Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Request submissions in april and september.
How much does Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Inc give?
$107,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael J Widmer (President/Director), Roger D Weiss MD (Vp/Director), Maureen McGlame (Director) and Lynn Bratley (Secretary/Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.