TBF Giving Guides

Resources for donors seeking guidance in addressing critical needs worldwide

The Boston Foundation creates these Giving Guides to assist donors looking to partner with vetted nonprofit groups in times of the greatest need. Working in partnership with our grantmaking team and our colleagues at the Philanthropic Initiative, we create these guides so Boston Foundation Donor Advised Fund advisers and others can better ensure their support is having the largest possible impact. 

For more information, or guidance on issues not listed here, use the form on this page or reach out to our Donor Services team at 617-338-2213.

 
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Los Angeles Fires: A TBF Giving Guide

Even as fire still rages in Southern California, community foundations and other organizations are working to comfort and support the victims. This giving guide includes organizations that could use your support.

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Season of Giving 2024: A TBF Giving Guide

During the 2024 season of gratitude and generosity, we know that giving from your donor advised fund is on your mind! We asked our expert Program staff to share key partner organizations that would benefit from additional support.

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Supporting Democracy: A TBF Giving Guide

With the 2024 Election approaching, many donors are looking for ways to support organizations focused on voting rights and democracy. TBF has compiled a list of non-partisan organizations working to increase civic engagement and strengthen democracy in both Massachusetts and across the country.

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Sudan Crisis: A TBF Giving Guide

Sudan was already in the midst of a humanitarian crisis when the long-standing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces burst into full-out war in 2023 and threw the entire country into crisis. A year later, over half of the country, 25 million people, is in desperate need of aid as they face overwhelming violence and the threat of famine with staggering rates of malnutrition.

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Season of Giving 2023: A TBF Giving Guide

In the final month of 2023, our Season of Giving campaign highlights some of the many remarkable leaders and organizations we partner with as you consider your end-of-year giving.

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Morocco Earthquake and Libya Floods: A TBF Giving Guide

Two major disasters in a two-day period - the devastating earthquake in Morocco and catastrophic flooding in Libya - have killed thousands and displaced entire communities. These organizations are doing the challenging work of leading the recovery efforts.

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Maui Fires: A TBF Giving Guide

The Hawai'i Community Foundation and many other Hawai'i-based organizations are leading the recovery effort on the island of Maui after this month's catastrophic wildfires. We have pulled together a list of some ways you can help as a donor.

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Turkey and Syria Earthquake: A TBF Giving Guide

The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has killed more than 19,000 people and flattened thousands of buildings in a region already plagued with humanitarian crises. While world governments are sending aid, here are a few ways donors can provide philanthropic support to residents of Turkey and Syria.

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