Highland Street Connection
Preselected recipients only
Highland Street Connection is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 410 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.4 million
- Number of grants410
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$72.7 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
34% 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 | $4.0 million | 271 | $81.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 410 | $72.7 million |
How to apply
Highland Street Connection 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Highland Street Connection funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 343 | $3.5 million |
| California | 48 | $711,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $35,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | For arts and culture. | $100,000 |
| BPS Foundation | For educational programs. | $100,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | For youth programming. | $100,000 |
| City of Boston Scholarship Fund City of Boston | For arts and culture. | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | For healthcare. | $100,000 |
| Living Desert | For arts and culture. | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | For community. | $100,000 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | For arts and culture. | $75,000 |
| Xavier College Preparatory High School | For educational programs. | $60,000 |
| Be Like Brit Foundation | For empowerment. | $50,000 |
| Boston College | For educational programs. | $50,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | For community. | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston | For youth programming. | $50,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | For youth programming. | $50,000 |
| Crossroads | For youth programming. | $50,000 |
| English for New Bostonians | For empowerment. | $50,000 |
| Mentor the National Mentoring Partnership | For mentoring. | $50,000 |
| Olive Crest | For community. | $50,000 |
| Squashbusters | For youth programming. | $50,000 |
| Anna Maria College | For educational programs. | $40,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester | For educational programs. | $40,000 |
| Zoo New England | For arts and culture. | $40,000 |
| Bethel Institute for Community Development | For educational programs. | $35,000 |
| Community Servings | For community. | $35,000 |
| Ellis | For youth programming. | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Boston | For youth programming. | $35,000 |
| Greater Lawrence Family Health Center | For healthcare. | $35,000 |
| Home Base | For empowerment. | $35,000 |
| Saint Francis House | For community. | $35,000 |
| St Mary's Center for Women and Children | For community. | $35,000 |
| Veterans Inc | For community. | $35,000 |
| West End House | For youth programming. | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | For community. | $35,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | For youth programming. | $30,000 |
| Saint Francis House | For community. | $30,000 |
| St Mary's Center for Women and Children | For community. | $30,000 |
| Adopt-A-Student Foundation | For educational programs. | $25,000 |
| Amici Cannis USA | For healthcare. | $25,000 |
| Bellesini Academy | For educational programs. | $25,000 |
| Boston Children's Museum | For arts and culture. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joann McGrath
- David J McGrath III
- Sean P McGrath
- Blake Jordan
- Michael Keating
Questions people ask
Does Highland Street Connection accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Highland Street Connection give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 410 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Highland Street Connection?
Its 2024 filing lists Joann McGrath (Trustee), David J McGrath III (Trustee), Sean P McGrath (Trustee) and Blake Jordan (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Highland Street Connection fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.