The Gregory E Bulger Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Newton, Massachusetts · EIN 33-1000434 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$142K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$53K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Support boston & tanglewood funds | $50,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Support boston & tanglewood funds | $50,000 |
| Speakeasy Stage Co | Boston, MA | Support high quality local theater | $25,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company | Pittsfield, MA | Support high quality local theater | $10,000 |
| Boston Early Music Festival | Cambridge, MA | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Longwood Symphony Orchestra | Brookline, MA | Underwrite gen'l operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Greater Boston Legal Svcs | Boston, MA | Provide legal services for the poor | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $128,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $126,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1000434
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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