TY 2020 Form 990 Schedule M

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	211	60,693,619	Fair Market Value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....	X	1	29,591,000	Fair Market Value
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 32b:	When the Boston Foundation, Inc. is notified that a donor will be making a contribution of a publicly traded security, instructions are provided to the donor to deliver the shares to the Boston Foundation's brokerage account. The Foundation typically uses one brokerage firm (Stifel) for publicly traded security transactions. The Foundation also holds accounts at a small number of other brokerage firms in order to facilitate efficient transfers for donors with accounts at those firms. When securities are received, the shares are sold as soon as possible, typically upon receipt or the next business day. Upon settlement, proceeds are delivered to the Boston Foundation. The Foundation may receive contributions of closely held or restricted securities that are not sold upon receipt, but are sold either upon the lifting of the restriction or when a liquidation event occurs. Occasionally the Foundation receives non-cash contributions such as limited partnership interests, real estate, or other assets which may require the Boston Foundation to engage a third party to handle the sale. When the Foundation is notified of such gifts, the asset is reviewed to determine the appropriate sales agent. The Foundation is not involved in the valuation of non-cash contributions, except for marketable securities. Donors are responsible for obtaining an independent third-party valuation.

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Explanation

Part I, Line 32b:

When the Boston Foundation, Inc. is notified that a donor will be making a contribution of a publicly traded security, instructions are provided to the donor to deliver the shares to the Boston Foundation's brokerage account. The Foundation typically uses one brokerage firm (Stifel) for publicly traded security transactions. The Foundation also holds accounts at a small number of other brokerage firms in order to facilitate efficient transfers for donors with accounts at those firms. When securities are received, the shares are sold as soon as possible, typically upon receipt or the next business day. Upon settlement, proceeds are delivered to the Boston Foundation. The Foundation may receive contributions of closely held or restricted securities that are not sold upon receipt, but are sold either upon the lifting of the restriction or when a liquidation event occurs. Occasionally the Foundation receives non-cash contributions such as limited partnership interests, real estate, or other assets which may require the Boston Foundation to engage a third party to handle the sale. When the Foundation is notified of such gifts, the asset is reviewed to determine the appropriate sales agent. The Foundation is not involved in the valuation of non-cash contributions, except for marketable securities. Donors are responsible for obtaining an independent third-party valuation.

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