About Boston University
Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research institution. Since 2012, BU has been a member of the Association of American Universities, a coalition of 71 leading research institutions helping to shape higher education policy and best practices. The University maintains a strong commitment to inclusivity, a tradition of excellence, and a dynamic engagement with the city of Boston and the world. The University consists of 18 schools and colleges, over 3,500 full-time faculty, and 37,000 students. In fiscal year 2024, foundation support to the University totaled $51.5M.
How Foundation Relations Can Help
If your foundation is interested in particular areas of research or other areas of academic activity, the Foundation Relations team would be happy to connect you with the corresponding faculty and university leaders. We welcome conversations to explore connections between your philanthropic priorities and BU’s many areas of academic excellence. For a small sampling of BU’s pioneering research, check out The Brink.
Meet the Funder events give foundation representatives a chance to share information about grantmaking priorities and take questions from BU faculty in a live webinar format. If you’d like your foundation to be featured in such an event, please reach out to Tristan Barako, tbarako@bu.edu. A list of past Meet the Funders can be found on our Resources page.
The FR team is eager to facilitate meaningful and longstanding relationships with foundations. If you’re interested in connecting with Boston University, please email Tristan Barako, Associate Vice President of Foundation Relations, tbarako@bu.edu.