Bruce J. Anderson Foundation
Forecasted
Bruce J. Anderson Foundation supports nonprofits in Cape Ann and Nashoba Valley, funding services and initiatives to address mental health, protect the environment, preserve history, and support the arts.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: $222,500 awarded to 35 nonprofits in the 2025 cycle
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs, direct services, and new initiatives in mental health, environmental protection, preservation, and the arts in Cape Ann and Nashoba Valley.
Key Information: Organizations and activities must focus on Cape Ann or Nashoba Valley.
Description
The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation at The Boston Foundation supports programs, direct services, and new initiatives focused on Cape Ann and Nashoba Valley. Its grantmaking covers mental health, environmental protection, historic and archival preservation, and the arts. Mental health funding encompasses treatment, research, and suicide prevention, with a particular interest in services supporting LGBTQIA young people.
The trustees have announced a one-year hiatus from awarding new grants to undertake comprehensive strategic planning. This planning period is intended to review past work, assess community needs, and shape future grant cycles for the greatest possible impact.
