The Lenny Zakim Fund Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
The Lenny Zakim Fund is a Boston-area nonprofit organization focused on supporting small, grassroots community programs that operate largely outside the reach of large foundations and government funding. It emphasizes hands-on partnerships with its grantees, starting with site visits to observe programs in action and continuing through capacity-building training and networking opportunities designed to strengthen local initiatives. The fund aims to connect and empower community organizations by providing not only financial support but also mentorship and access to a community of peers through its Institutes and Seminars. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the organization seeks to help programs address social problems within their own communities by fostering direct involvement and collaboration among volunteers, staff, and leaders. A notable recent development is recognition of its work through external gifts, reflecting ongoing engagement with its support network and community partners.