The Bennett Family Foundation, established through a bequest by Mabel Eleanore Newbold Bennett, aims to carry forward her spirit and the importance she placed on family. Managed by her grandchildren and without a full-time staff, the Foundation operates as a private family foundation, allowing its Trustees to guide its direction with input from family members.
The Boston Grantmaking program by the Bennett Family Foundation focuses on supporting organizations in the Greater Boston area that assist teens and young adults in reconnecting with supportive communities and achieving independence. The foundation prioritizes grants for organizations that demonstrate expertise and proven results in their field, prioritize smaller and local groups, and show progress towards the sustainability of their programs.
Typically, priority is awarded to small, community-based initiatives rather than large-scale national efforts.