Bulens Family Foundation

EIN 26-3548021 · MA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in MA, OR, MD +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bulens Family Foundation based in MA paid 56 grants totaling $1.2M to 56 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $40 to $370K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included BOSTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, BELLESINI ACADEMY, and BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,799,785
Giving (latest yr)
$1,176,466
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
56
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
56
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Boston Childrens Hospital$370,000
  • Bellesini Academy$294,150
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital$100,000
  • Lewis & Clark$57,017
  • The Sports Museum$35,600

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$1,075,714 · 41 grants
  • Oregon$82,017 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$5,125 · 1 grant
  • Ohio$3,605 · 1 grant
  • New York$2,564 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$2,551 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (56)

Boston Childrens Hospital
Boston, MA
General
$370,000
Bellesini Academy
Lawrence, MA
General
$294,150
Brigham & Womens Hospital
Somerville, MA
General
$100,000
Lewis & Clark
Portland, OR
General
$57,017
The Sports Museum
Boston, MA
General
$35,600
Family Services of the Merrimack Valley
Lawrence, MA
General
$27,700
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
Lawrence, MA
General
$25,580
Drupal Association
Portland, OR
General
$25,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts
Boston, MA
General
$25,000
Womens Fund of Essex County
Danvers, MA
General
$25,000
Hopewell Inc
Dedham, MA
General
$25,000
Notre Dame Cistro Rey High School
Lawrence, MA
General
$20,200

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bulens Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Bulens Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 12 states.

In its most recent filing, Bulens Family Foundation reported 56 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $40 to $370K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include BOSTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, BELLESINI ACADEMY, BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL, among 56 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bulens Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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