CSIO counts on a network of over 150 individual donors who sustain the work we do. In addition, we receive critical support from foundations and government agencies, including:
The Hyams Foundation – a private, independent foundation with a mission of increasing economic and social justice and power within low-income communities in Boston and Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Common Stream, which believes that people are divided by race, class, gender, sexual orientation, age and culture because of an unfair distribution of power and resources. This inequity harms all people and is destroying the environment for all species. We support building a progressive movement in the United States to realize a vision of justice, ecological integrity, and equality.
Haymarket People’s Fund, which stands firm to uphold our mission of supporting grassroots groups across New England by providing much needed resources. For thirty-five years, we’ve been providing money to almost every major social justice movement in New England. We are moving forward with a commitment to anti-racist organizing and with the deepest respect for the efforts and accomplishments of the groups we fund
The Barr Foundation, whose mission is to support gifted leaders and networked organizations working in Boston and beyond to enhance educational and economic opportunities, to achieve environmental sustainability, and to create rich cultural experiences – all with particular attention to children and families.
The Boston Foundation, one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations. More than that, we are a center of overlapping partnerships and networks—of talented, generous, thoughtful and dedicated people—working together to make life better for everyone in our region.
The Boston Public Health Commission, which works in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. BPHC is an independent public agency governed by a seven-member board of health appointed by the Mayor of Boston.
The Boston Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement, which strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. MOIA also promotes the recognition and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants to the City.
Point32Health Foundation, which builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Our heritage organizations together have invested more than $246 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
Together with community, we will advance equity in aging. We share an unwavering commitment to support communities grappling with growing inequities and changing demographics.
Boston Office of Food Justice, which believes that food access is inequitably distributed for Boston residents, and the food system is largely destructive to the planet. Addressing the injustices and environmental harm within our food production and distribution systems calls for significant changes. While we aim to create a fairer, more resilient, and sustainable food system for the future, OFJ is also committed to the immediate steps necessary to continue creating more equitable food access. We work to improve the accessibility and affordability of nutritious and culturally relevant foods in Boston.
Boston Office of Participatory Budgeting, which provides an official point of entry for Boston residents to contribute to the city’s budget process. The Office of Participatory Budgeting (OPB) advances its mission by:
- Furthering public engagement and direct democratic involvement;
- Building collective capacity on issues of racial and social justice; and,
- Aligning with the City’s goal of achieving and embedding equity and inclusion into City practices.
Forest Foundation was started in 1993 as a grant making foundation focused on new, small, and emerging non-profits supporting under-resourced youth and families in Essex County, Massachusetts. It has evolved into a regional grant maker with a sharp focus on the leadership development of undergraduate college students in the non-profit sector.
Mass Medical Society, whose purpose is to do all things as may be necessary and appropriate to advance medical knowledge, to develop and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards of medical practice and health care, and to promote medical institutions formed on liberal principles for the health, benefit and welfare of the people in the Commonwealth.