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Now is the time to move equity.

Now is the time to move Boston.

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When policy fails the people, we must lead with moral courage - Lee Pelton, President and CEO of TBF

As federal changes threaten the most vulnerable across our region, TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton reflects on moral courage and leadership as TBF plans to lead a coordinated philanthropic response to mobilize resources and galvanize collective action.

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Behind the scenes photo of Lee Pelton being interviewed for The Boston Globe's Bold Types in Nubian Square July 2025

Lee Pelton's "Bold Types" feature by the Boston Globe outlines TBF's efforts to meet the moment and respond to community needs

The Dignity Dividend

Boston Indicators report examines impact and lessons of guaranteed income pilots

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New report details obstacles facing immigrant professionals seeking work credentials

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We believe that closing the gap on the region’s greatest disparities opens pathways to opportunity, prosperity and equitable outcomes. This complex, challenging and critical goal requires tackling the individual-, systems- and root-level causes of inequity. Here's where we are digging in.

What We Do
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You by our side. Equity at the center.

The systemic and structural inequities at the core of our region’s disparities cannot be dismantled without extraordinary perseverance and collaboration among visionary and courageous partners, donors and leaders. Together we can improve lives and strengthen communities.

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Fueling change through civic leadership

Working beyond grantmaking, we collect data, commission research and share knowledge to inform public policy and catalyze conversations on issues with the greatest impact on the people of Greater Boston. 

We are a hub of partnerships and networks that work with and answer to the communities we serve. We collect data, commission research, share knowledge, develop programs, and fuel new ideas.