Foundation

Launched in 2007, The MENTOR Network Charitable Foundation works to build on The Network’s innovative approach to human services by seeking new solutions and creative ideas for enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and youth and families facing emotional, behavioral and other challenges, and by expanding opportunity for those we serve. The Network was founded by social entrepreneurs who believed that healthy, vibrant communities are exactly the right environments in which people with a range of abilities thrive.

The Foundation is The MENTOR Network’s commitment to nurturing the excellence and innovation that ensures such environments – for those we serve, for our employees and for society as a whole.

Who We Support

The MENTOR Network Charitable Foundation is committed to transforming the delivery of human services through the generation of new ideas and best practices. We seek to advance an agenda based on quality, accountability and respect for the individual.

The focus of our giving is on organizations that take a fresh look – through research, innovative thinking, direct care and programming – at how people with disabilities and youth and families facing emotional, behavioral and other challenges are cared for in our society. The Foundation also works to expand opportunity for the young people we serve through employment and educational support.

Grant Programs

The Foundation has 3 different grant programs, Community Partners, Stepping Stones and Community Champions which support the following types of organizations and individuals throughout the year:

Tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) classifications from the IRS that offer community-based services and programs to individuals with similar abilities and challenges as those served by The Network;
Research organizations focused on improving the delivery of human services;
Individual young people who are served by The Network’s programs; and
Charities that benefit from the community service of The Network’s employees.

To access application and nomination forms, please click on the specific grant program pages on the left. For more information about The MENTOR Network's Charitable Foundation please call 617-790-4801 or or email foundation@thementornetwork.com.