TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Because grantmaking is invitation-driven, applicants should prioritize cultivating introductions through current grantees, program officers, trustees, or local intermediaries and demonstrate strong alignment with the foundation’s Boston-area priorities (education, clinical research/care, arts). Use the public website and listed staff to research program officers and request warm introductions rather than sending unsolicited full proposals; highlight measurable local impact and readiness to manage mid-to-large grants.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024