EIN 82-1543658

Boston Impact Initiative Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Boston Impact Initiative Fund invests in economic justice and challenges conventional beliefs through impact investments and field-building initiatives.
Related structure
Boston Impact Initiative Fund is a subordinate organization under Center for Economic Democracy.
Total revenues
$2,938,858
2022
Total expenses
$2,137,744
2022
Total assets
$10,143,671
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Boston Impact Initiative Fund

Bii manages two integrated capital investment funds - bii Fund i and bii Fund ii. Bii Fund i bii's inaugural Fund ("bii Fund i") was launched in 2017 to invest integrated capital - defined as debt, equity and grants - in regenerative local enterprises in eastern Massachusetts that are owned and controlled by entrepreneurs of color or that serve communities of color. By using this "whole portfolio" approach, bii selects the best capital instrument for the age and stage of each organization in which it invests. In addition to making investments in these enterprises, bii provides technical assistance, business coaching, connections, and educational programming to support its portfolio investments, strengthen the Impact of these enterprises in their communities, and improve the effectiveness of entrepreneurial services. Bii Fund i has made cumulative integrated capital investments of approximately 7.7 million. This total comprises 6.9 million of debt and equity investments across 50 enterprises and 852,193 awarded in grants from a separate grant pool as of december 31, 2022. In 2022, bii Fund i made 6 Impact investments totaling 524,998. Bii Fund ii in may 2022, bii established Boston Impact Initiative Fund ii llc ("bii Fund ii") a wholly-owned subsidiary of bii for the purpose of launching bii's second integrated capital Fund. Bii Fund ii is a 20 million debt Fund that will invest integrated capital into early-stage social enterprises owned by entrepreneurs of color and community-controlled real estate in Massachusetts and the northeast. It aims to build on bii's track record of innovation in integrated capital tools-primarily patient, non- extractive equity capital-in social enterprises and community-controlled real estate to increase wealth and asset-building opportunities for communities of color. Bii Fund ii invested a total of 1.4 million in six enterprises as of december 31, 2022.
Bii engages in field-building, education and advocacy initiatives that challenge conventional beliefs about ownership, competition, profit-making and control-and advance fresh perspectives on trust-based investing, integrated risk and return, and democratizing ownership and decision- making. Bii's field-building programs include: 1.emerging Fund manager education program the emerging Fund manager education program equips Fund managers with developing the skills and knowledge they need to structure, raise and manage a blended capital Fund. The purpose of these funds is to build sustainable, inclusive and equitable local economies that restore the productive capacity of communities of color. 2. Impact capital lab (advisory services) bii delivers customized advisory services and educational training through its Impact capital lab program to support and amplify the success of individual and institutional investors and philanthropists focused on community-based Impact investing. 3. Integrated capital cards and program the integrated capital cards and program is designed to help Fund managers, funders, entrepreneurs, and Impact and community investors learn how to use creative financial tools for solving wealth inequality.

Grants made by Boston Impact Initiative Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
RSF Social Finance (RSF)Grantmaking$350,000

Who funds Boston Impact Initiative Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$564,000
Surdna FoundationGeneral Support$220,000
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater BostonDaf - Social Services$210,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Boston Impact Initiative Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Betty FranciscoCEO, Board.$214,700
Rose Felix CratsleyFounder, Ivy Child International
Ethridge DarlenePresident
Ellie BrownDevelopment Director
Samalid HoganField - Building Program Manager
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Boston Impact Initiative Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,436,038
Program services$429,323
Investment income and dividends$26,687
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$46,810
Total revenues$2,938,858

Form 990s for Boston Impact Initiative Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-04990View PDF
2021-122022-09-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122022-01-03990View PDF
2018-122021-12-29990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Data update history
April 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Hyams Foundation
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 300443
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
bostonimpact.org/ 
Phone
(617) 702-9132
IRS details
EIN
82-1543658
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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