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?

"Good pay, benefits and culture" ((in 3 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

Feb 5, 2020

Special assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great place that's extraordinarily well connected in Boston and in Philanthropy. Great place to work if you're interested in public policy, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector.

Cons

Mid level and senior people rarely leave so it's tough to move up from the associate level.

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5.0

Jan 20, 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

May 18, 2026

Ditector

Recommend

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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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