The Harvard Club of Boston Foundation

Established in 1950, the Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Club. Each year, dozens of students receive scholarships, allowing them to pursue their dream of attending Harvard. Last year over $260,000 was given to deserving students.

In addition to these scholarships, the Foundation supports the following programs:

Boston Summer Community Service Fellowships: Sponsors two Harvard College students for summer community fellowships, allowing a learning opportunity for the student as well as a chance to service the community.
The Harvard Prize Book Program: This program, which recognizes outstanding high school students in the next to graduating class, has grown significantly: in the last year the Prize Book was distributed to over 265 students in 222 schools. In addition, the Program recognizes outstanding teachers who inspire excellence and curiosity in students by honoring them, along with winners of the Prize Book, at an annual breakfast at the Main Club.

This year, the Foundation has awarded three Summer Community Service Fellowships.

Caitlin Fisher '04 from Cambridge, MA will be working with Project Health at the Women's Resource Center at the Boston Medical Center to assist women on health related issues. In addition to this full-time job, Caitlin will teach English as a second language evenings at "Centro Presente" in Cambridge.

Rob Fried '04 from Macon, GA has developed a summer hockey program to introduce youth from Boston to the sport of ice hockey. Rob will be responsible for all aspects of this program, including renting the rink, recruiting students, carrying liability insurance, finding volunteer staff, and providing used hockey equipment.

Neil Mutyala '04 from Pittsburgh, PA will continue his work in the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter which is the only shelter in the country run entirely by students. Neil will work with several other Harvard students in developing a Resource Advisory Desk to provide comprehensive information to the Shelter's guests on subjects such as affordable housing, healthcare, and job education.

The Club gratefully acknowledges all who give to the Foundation through the Voluntary Contributions as well as those who give additional gifts. This past year all giving totaled $123,000. Through your generosity all the above programs are made possible. The Foundation is now valued at $7 million and is administered by the Harvard Management Company. If you would like more information about the Foundation, please call (617) 536-1260.