The Foley Hoag Foundation

The Foley Hoag Foundation was the first — and remains the only — foundation to focus exclusively on the improvement of race relations in Boston. Since 1981, the Foundation has awarded 472 grants totaling $1,404,388 to 249 organizations.

Established in 1980 by the Partners of Foley Hoag LLP with the fees awarded to the firm for its victory in the landmark Boston busing desegregation case, The Foley Hoag Foundation is a private foundation that seeks to combat racism, especially among youth, in and around the City of Boston. Grants are awarded to organizations working to improve the racial climate by addressing issues of diversity and racism.

Grantee organizations achieve their goals through a variety of means, including art and cultural activities, youth leadership and recreational programs. Other grantees provide advocacy assistance, enabling individuals to confront racism through legal or political action. Some grantee organizations work to prepare young children to live in the reality of a multicultural society, others engage teens, and a few target a primarily adult constituency.

For additional information about The Foley Hoag Foundation, or to request a printed copy of the most recent Annual Report, please contact Jeff Scalzi at 617 832 7004.

The Foley Hoag Foundation Annual Report