Partnership and Stewardship
Community work is built together.
The Foundation’s 2025 public work was made possible through $10,999 in municipal grant revenue, $11,795 in charitable donations, donated artwork, in-kind space and services, volunteer energy, community relationships, and the generosity of supporters.
Each partner brought something different. Together, those contributions created experiences that could be seen, felt, and carried forward.
Municipal Grant · $9,999 City of Boston Office of Veterans’ Services Supported the Foundation’s first public exhibition, reception, outreach, and the donation of artwork benefiting YMCA services, including services available to veterans.
Municipal Grant · $1,000 City of Boston Age Strong Commission Supported the December holiday celebration centered on Chinatown seniors, dignity, and social connection.
Event and Community Partnership DoubleTree by Hilton and Wang YMCA of Chinatown Hilton provided event space for the veterans program. For the senior holiday celebration, the Wang YMCA contributed approximately $600, provided event space, covered additional costs, and collaborated on program delivery.
Volunteer Contribution Approximately 10 volunteers · About 30 hours Across the full year, volunteers contributed event support, hospitality, outreach, setup, coordination, and community presence. These hours were not limited to the holiday program.
2025 Financial Snapshot
Resources were directed toward programs, outreach, and community presence.
The following figures are unaudited management figures and should remain aligned with the Foundation’s final bookkeeping and annual regulatory filings.
Charitable donations $11,795
Grant revenue $10,999
Total cash support $22,794
Program expenses $22,134
Administrative and operating cash expenses $460
Total cash expenses $22,594
Year-end cash balance $200
Additional documented support
- The founder contributed an additional $660 in cash. This amount is included in the $11,795 charitable-donation total above and fully reconciles the $200 year-end cash balance.
- $16,000 in artwork donated to local nonprofit organizations.
- $2,213.40 estimated value of founder-provided grant writing, reporting, and grant administration, calculated as 10% of the related grant and contribution activity
- Approximately $1,000 in donated event space at the Hilton hotel for the veterans program
- Approximately 10 volunteers contributing about 30 hours across 2025
- Google Ad Grant advertising generated 1,135 impressions and 19 clicks. The September-December grant-supported media value used was $116.96: September $33.72, October $13.52, November $66.01, and December $3.71.
Volunteer time, donated event space, and grant-supported advertising value are described separately as noncash support. Additional donor and executive support helped meet the Foundation’s overall organizational and development costs throughout the year.
Founder Support & Organizational Investment
Building the capacity to expand the mission.
During 2025, substantial donor and executive support helped the Mabazza Foundation establish operations, strengthen its technology and public presence, develop programs, expand outreach, and meet its overall organizational and development costs.
This support gave the Foundation the infrastructure and flexibility needed to deepen community partnerships, reach new audiences, and continue building a sustainable platform for mission-centered work.
Expanding Our Reach Through the Art World
In 2025, the Mabazza Foundation participated in the three-day Clio Art Fair in New York City, marking an important milestone in the Foundation’s growth and public visibility. The exhibition introduced both the Foundation and its founder to a broader art-world audience while presenting work rooted in resilience, healing, human connection, and recovery.
The experience was a major success in expanding awareness of the Mabazza Foundation beyond its established community network and in creating new connections within the contemporary art world. It also strengthened the Foundation’s evolving model of using art as a vehicle for storytelling, philanthropy, community engagement, and long-term charitable impact.
Overall costs associated with this and other Foundation development activities were supported through donor contributions and executive support.
