TBF In the Media

BBJ summarizes findings from a new report from The Fenway Institute and the Equality Fund at TBF studying the state's LGBT population, highlighting the overall growth in this population, up 26% from 2016 to 2022, and continued disparities in health, housing, and economic stability for the group.

TBF, MassINC Polling Group, and the MA Nonprofit Network released their survey of MA nonprofits with a panel and overview of key findings, with GBH reporting that Trump’s federal policies and cutbacks are widely worrying nonprofits in MA and noting concerns about fundraising and the impacts on philanthropy.

Sharing from SHNS, WWLP reports on the results of a survey of 523 nonprofit leaders in MA. Published by TBF, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, and MassINC Polling Group, the survey respondents overwhelmingly agreed that MA will fare worse under the Trump administration, voicing concerns about funding cuts and heightened stress on vulnerable populations.

Headlining their daily newsletter, WBUR offers an overview of survey results from TBF, MassINC Polling Group, and the MA Nonprofit Network's poll of nonprofit leaders in MA, with a summary of the results alongside practical impacts and the ripple effect of cuts to funding for nonprofits.

Published by TBF, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, and MassINC Polling Group, SHNS reports on the results of a survey of 523 nonprofit leaders in MA, with respondents overwhelmingly agreeing that MA will fare worse under the Trump administration, voicing concerns about funding cuts and vulnerable populations.

GBH reports on new research from Boston Indicators and the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, which finds that older adults in the Boston area are struggling to make ends meet entering retirement, with low-income seniors, especially seniors of color, vulnerable.

The Boston Globe highlights findings from a new report from Boston Indicators and Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, revealing that in MA high cost of living and entrenched inequality leave low-income and older residents of color vulnerable.

MassNonprofit News shares TBF's announcement of $2.625 million in grants to 77 organizations through a special round of the Foundation’s Safety Net Grants program. Originally intended to distribute $2 million, it was expanded with extra support and commitments from TBF’s donors.

Boston Magazine names the 150 Most Influential Bostonians of 2025 featuring TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton in the fifth spot, Executive Director of the Asian Community Fund at TBF Danielle Kim, four members of TBF's Board of Directors, and dozens of TBF partners.

With the nonprofit sector facing uncertainty, The Chronicle of Philanthropy has compiled a list of foundations and other grant makers stepping up efforts to deliver emergency funds to organizations, featuring TBF's special round of Safety Net Grants.