Does The Boston Foundation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Boston Foundation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Boston Foundation. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Boston Foundation?

68% of The Boston Foundation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Boston Foundation 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Boston Foundation?

Program Associate (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Associate (2) , Finance Assistant (2) , Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at The Boston Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Great work life balance." ((in 3 reviews)); "influential, all about Boston, good networking and great colleagues" ((in 3 reviews))

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5.0

3 Mar 2018

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You get to have a real impact in Boston. The institution is probably the most dynamic and interesting community foundation in the US.

Cons

Limited Opportunities for Advancement. Because the institution is such a highly desirable place to work many people stay for a long time which limits opportunities for promotions and advancement.

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5.0

20 Jan 2026

Program associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Excellent mission and kind, hardworking people who care about the mission.

Cons

Could pay more- salaries are a bit low for a foundation of this size

2.0

18 May 2026

Ditector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The impact of the work

Cons

Lack of leadership and vision. Operations are a mess. No investment in junior staff.

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Jobs at The Boston Foundation

Chief Investment Officer

Boston, MA

US$187K - US$349K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Reporting and Data Associate

Program Manager, Arts & Creativity

Senior Associate, Donor Engagement & Partnership

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