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Friends Of The Children-Boston Inc

Human servicesRoxbury, MAEIN 20-1581289 friendsboston.org

Funded again46 of its 76 funders came back

Funders on the record76246 grants · 2017–2025

Came back46funders gave in two or more years

Received, as funders filed it$13.1mby tax year

Revenue, its own return$3.2mtax year 2023

Who funds it

Each funder's own tax return, year by year. A fact on a filing, never a verdict.

Funder2019202020212022202320242025As filed

Friends Of The Children - National Office came backFunded by Friends Of The Children - National Office in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202620749349300157 · IRS batch file

$1.0m
8 grants

SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND came backFunded by SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202611199349300601 · IRS batch file

$755.9k
8 grants

Edwin S Webster Foundation came backFunded by Edwin S Webster Foundation in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202611109349100526 · IRS batch file

$280.0k
7 grants

Tr Uw Helen F Kimball C/O Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Off came backFunded by Tr Uw Helen F Kimball C/O Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Off in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202621689349100317 · IRS batch file

$44.5k
7 grants

Boston Foundation Inc came backFunded by Boston Foundation Inc in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202641269349301584 · IRS batch file

$1.0m
11 grants

Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc came backFunded by Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202621249349302197 · IRS batch file

$621.0k
7 grants

The 1434 Foundation Inc came backFunded by The 1434 Foundation Inc in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202513189349105366 · IRS batch file

$430.0k
7 grants

Gratis Foundation came backFunded by Gratis Foundation in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202641319349102219 · IRS batch file

$60.0k
6 grants

Ploughshares Foundation came backFunded by Ploughshares Foundation in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202611329349101681 · IRS batch file

$30.0k
6 grants

Bushrod H Campbell And Adah F Hall Charity Fund came backFunded by Bushrod H Campbell And Adah F Hall Charity Fund in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202641049349100039 · IRS batch file

$41.0k
6 grants

Nordblom Family Foundation came backFunded by Nordblom Family Foundation in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202543219349102134 · IRS batch file

$220.0k
6 grants

American Online Giving Foundation Inc came backFunded by American Online Giving Foundation Inc in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202641969349302754 · IRS batch file

$215.3k
5 grants

Highland Street Connection came backFunded by Highland Street Connection in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202543219349106959 · IRS batch file

$111.0k
5 grants

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc came backFunded by Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202533169349100813 · IRS batch file

$375.0k
8 grants

its own grantgiven through a donor-advised fundmatching giftBigger dot, bigger grant. Hover a dot for the amount and the form.

All 76 funders62 more

Lincoln And Therese Filene Foundation Inc came backFunded by Lincoln And Therese Filene Foundation Inc in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202522059349100712 · IRS batch file

$90.0k
5 grants

Mary W B Curtis Trust Uw came backFunded by Mary W B Curtis Trust Uw in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202501229349102265 · IRS batch file

$35.0k
5 grants

Thomas E And Patricia H Taylor Foundation came backFunded by Thomas E And Patricia H Taylor Foundation in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202611049349100436 · IRS batch file

$16.5k
5 grants

CUMMINGS FOUNDATION GRANTS INC (FKA ONEWORLD BOSTON INC) came backFunded by CUMMINGS FOUNDATION GRANTS INC (FKA ONEWORLD BOSTON INC) in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202443209349106889 · IRS batch file

$129.0k
5 grants

United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc came backFunded by United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2022 · filing 202411319349303186 · IRS batch file

$98.6k
6 grants

United Way Of Bergen County came backFunded by United Way Of Bergen County in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2021 · filing 202320459349302502 · IRS batch file

$84.4k
5 grants

EASTERN BANK FOUNDATION came backFunded by EASTERN BANK FOUNDATION in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202601289349101130 · IRS batch file

$10.2k
5 grants

Childrens Hospital Corporation came backFunded by Childrens Hospital Corporation in 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202632279349300908 · IRS batch file

$125.0k
4 grants

Frank R Peters Tr Us 6 1080 1 came backFunded by Frank R Peters Tr Us 6 1080 1 in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202533369349100418 · IRS batch file

$55.0k
4 grants

The Devonshire Foundation Inc came backFunded by The Devonshire Foundation Inc in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202513209349100426 · IRS batch file

$540.0k
4 grants

462626883 came backFunded by 462626883 in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202540919349100629 · IRS batch file

$832
4 grants

Wellington Management Foundation came backFunded by Wellington Management Foundation in 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2022 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2022 · filing 202313199349308696 · IRS batch file

$725.0k
4 grants

Julius And Cynthia Huebner Foundation came backFunded by Julius And Cynthia Huebner Foundation in 2023, 2024 and 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202621359349100737 · IRS batch file

$150.0k
3 grants

American Tower Charitable Foundation Inc came backFunded by American Tower Charitable Foundation Inc in 2020, 2021 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202513189349104636 · IRS batch file

$5.2k
3 grants

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Inc came backFunded by Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Inc in 2019, 2023 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202541349349311609 · IRS batch file

$85.0k
4 grants

Llewelyn Foundation came backFunded by Llewelyn Foundation in 2020, 2022 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202501889349100405 · IRS batch file

$75.0k
3 grants

Priscilla Alden Uwo came backFunded by Priscilla Alden Uwo in 2020, 2021 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202523369349101407 · IRS batch file

$50.0k
3 grants

Cabot Family Charitable Tr came backFunded by Cabot Family Charitable Tr in 2020, 2021 and 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202433059349101128 · IRS batch file

$55.0k
3 grants

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc came backFunded by Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc in 2018, 2020 and 2021 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2021 · filing 202221309349101737 · IRS batch file

$2.0k
5 grants

Mass General Brigham Incorporated And Affiliates Group Rtn came backFunded by Mass General Brigham Incorporated And Affiliates Group Rtn in 2019 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202632259349301033 · IRS batch file

$175.0k
2 grants

THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION came backFunded by THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION in 2020 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202513159349300411 · IRS batch file

$19.0k
2 grants

Adelard A & Valeda Lea Roy Foundation came backFunded by Adelard A & Valeda Lea Roy Foundation in 2022 and 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202401299349102110 · IRS batch file

$6.5k
2 grants

Cambridge Trust Charitable Found Fka Wellesley Bank Charitable Fdn came backFunded by Cambridge Trust Charitable Found Fka Wellesley Bank Charitable Fdn in 2022 and 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202421159349100702 · IRS batch file

$3.5k
2 grants

Gant Family Foundation came backFunded by Gant Family Foundation in 2022 and 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202530559349100408 · IRS batch file

$7.5k
2 grants

GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION came backFunded by GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION in 2022 and 2023 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2023 · filing 202423209349321922 · IRS batch file

$375.0k
2 grants

Pwc Foundation Inc came backFunded by Pwc Foundation Inc in 2021 and 2023 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2023 · filing 202521769349300737 · IRS batch file

$50.0k
2 grants

Mabel Louise Riley Foundation came backFunded by Mabel Louise Riley Foundation in 2020 and 2022 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2022 · filing 202323179349102632 · IRS batch file

$150.0k
2 grants

The Blackbaud Giving Fund came backFunded by The Blackbaud Giving Fund in 2021 and 2022 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2022 · filing 202312409349300046 · IRS batch file

$130.4k
2 grants

Theodore And Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc came backFunded by Theodore And Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc in 2021 and 2022 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2022 · filing 202303139349101525 · IRS batch file

$80.0k
2 grants

William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust came backFunded by William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust in 2021 and 2022 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2022 · filing 202332579349100208 · IRS batch file

$25.0k
2 grants

YAWKEY FOUNDATION II came backFunded by YAWKEY FOUNDATION II in 2021 and 2022 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2022 · filing 202343179349103969

$50.0k
2 grants

Rodman For Kids Inc came backFunded by Rodman For Kids Inc in 2017 and 2018 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2018 · filing 201943109349302259 · IRS batch file

$235.0k
2 grants

Cliff And Susan Rucker Charitable Foundation Inc Funded by Cliff And Susan Rucker Charitable Foundation Inc in 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202611699349100006 · IRS batch file

$515
1 grant

Further Forward Foundation Inc Funded by Further Forward Foundation Inc in 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202641339349101309 · IRS batch file

$20.0k
1 grant

Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc Funded by Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc in 2025 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2025 · filing 202621129349100417 · IRS batch file

$5.0k
1 grant

Arbella Insurance Foundation Inc Funded by Arbella Insurance Foundation Inc in 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202533179349101623 · IRS batch file

$10.0k
1 grant

Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation Funded by Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation in 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202513219349104661 · IRS batch file

$10.0k
1 grant

Highland Partners Charitable Fund Funded by Highland Partners Charitable Fund in 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202533219349105393 · IRS batch file

$20.0k
1 grant

Karas Family Foundation Funded by Karas Family Foundation in 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202533089349100903 · IRS batch file

$2.0k
1 grant

New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc Funded by New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc in 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202543149349101484 · IRS batch file

$45.0k
1 grant

The East Boston Foundation Funded by The East Boston Foundation in 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202503179349306225 · IRS batch file

$12.5k
1 grant

THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST Funded by THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST in 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202533189349305673 · IRS batch file

$50.0k
1 grant

FIDELITY FOUNDATION Funded by FIDELITY FOUNDATION in 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202403029349100710 · IRS batch file

$165.0k
1 grant

Kully Family Foundation Funded by Kully Family Foundation in 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202432709349101003 · IRS batch file

$10.0k
1 grant

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Funded by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc in 2023 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2023 · filing 202403209349313980 · IRS batch file

$15.0k
1 grant

RICHARD & SUSAN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION Funded by RICHARD & SUSAN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION in 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202500699349100820 · IRS batch file

$28.0k
1 grant

Rockland Trust Foundation Inc Funded by Rockland Trust Foundation Inc in 2023 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2023 · filing 202431089349100133 · IRS batch file

$5.0k
1 grant

465474132 Funded by 465474132 in 2022 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2022 · filing 202321259349101107 · IRS batch file

$5.0k
1 grant

Alnob Lewis Family Foundation Funded by Alnob Lewis Family Foundation in 2022 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2022 · filing 202403209349101975 · IRS batch file

$30.0k
2 grants

Church Home Society Funded by Church Home Society in 2022 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2022 · filing 202321309349301007 · IRS batch file

$10.0k
1 grant

Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc Funded by Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc in 2022 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2022 · filing 202342089349300414 · IRS batch file

$30.0k
1 grant

452324555 Funded by 452324555 in 2021 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2021 · filing 202203199349110790 · IRS batch file

$5.0k
1 grant

Greenlight Fund Inc Funded by Greenlight Fund Inc in 2021 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2021 · filing 202233139349301528 · IRS batch file

$50.0k
1 grant

National Grid Foundation Funded by National Grid Foundation in 2020 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2020 · filing 202143169349104764 · IRS batch file

$10.0k
1 grant

Paul And Edith Babson Foundation Funded by Paul And Edith Babson Foundation in 2020 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2020 · filing 202143199349106044 · IRS batch file

$2.5k
1 grant

Philanthropy Connection Inc Funded by Philanthropy Connection Inc in 2019 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2019 · filing 202022379349300002 · IRS batch file

$25.0k
1 grant

042109862 Funded by 042109862 in 2018 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2018 · filing 202021369349303297 · IRS batch file

$20.0k
1 grant

Network For Good Inc Funded by Network For Good Inc in 2018 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2018 · filing 201941789349300019 · IRS batch file

$28.4k
1 grant

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund donor-advisedFunded through Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202601389349301700 · IRS batch file

$948.7k
8 grants

VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM donor-advisedFunded through VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2024 · filing 202621329349306657 · IRS batch file

$281.5k
4 grants

Silicon Valley Community Foundation donor-advisedFunded through Silicon Valley Community Foundation in 2022 (IRS Form 990, Schedule I)

IRS Form 990, Schedule I · tax year 2022 · filing 202333189349318948

$2.4m
1 grant

Citizens Charitable Foundation matching giftsMatching gifts from Citizens Charitable Foundation in 2022, 2023 and 2024 (IRS 990-PF)

IRS 990-PF · tax year 2024 · filing 202522619349100407 · IRS batch file

$2.8k
3 grants

A funder came back when it made its own grants in two or more tax years, by its own IRS return. Matching gifts, and gifts a donor-advised fund passes on for its donors, are shown and labelled, and do not count.

Its money

From the return it filed itself.

Revenue$3.2m

Spending$3.0m

Net assets, year end$5.1m

Total assets, year end$7.4m

Revenue by year

Spending by year

IRS Form 990 · tax year 2023 · filing 202500159349300610 · IRS batch file

Its leaders

The top three roles on its latest return.

Executive DirectorYi-Chin ChenForm 990 · 2023

Co-ChairJulie LynchForm 990 · 2023

TreasurerJeff SomersForm 990 · 2023

Name, title and year only, as its own return lists them. No pay, no address. Anyone can ask to be removed: hello@philanova.ai.

Its charity status

From the IRS's own lists.

501(c)(3)recognised in 2005 · Public charity supported by government or the general public — 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)IRS exempt organisations register

Listed for deductible giftsIRS Publication 78

Not revokedIRS automatic revocation list

Data and sources

Everything above, as tables and as open data.

Grants received, by year9 years

Tax year	Grants	As filed
2017	12	$918.5k
2018	19	$1.1m
2019	14	$914.0k
2020	37	$1.1m
2021	38	$1.5m
2022	41	$4.0m
2023	38	$1.8m
2024	37	$1.6m
2025	10	$175.7k

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