TBF News: Fall 2026

This fall marks a major milestone in the 111-year history of the Boston Foundation. August 31 marked the final day of Lee Pelton's tenure as President and CEO. In this issue, Lee reflects on his five years leading TBF. Plus, we explore more in detail TBF's commitment to the next chapter for Nubian Square in Roxbury, and we hear from a former Boston Foundation director who is using her philanthropy to ensure truth and history get into Massachusetts schools.

A Leader's Reflections
Closing Thoughts from M. Lee Pelton

The Many Faces of Nubian Square
Photos by Olivia Moon

Jazz Urbane Cafe
Anchoring the Neighborhood

Reframing Educational Pathways in Roxbury
The Greater Nubian Education-to-Career Ecosystem

Unhidden Figures
A Passion Project for Benaree Pratt Wiley

Fostering Collaboration
The Early Childhood Exchange

From Our Board of Directors Chair
Dwight Poler