Support NBSS

For 140 years, ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ Bennet Street School has evolved and adapted to serve our community by providing hands-on training, to help people achieve meaningful lives and livelihoods. There are many ways to support NBSS in this work—learn more below, or make a gift to NBSS today.

The NBSS Fund

The cornerstone of philanthropic support at NBSS, The NBSS Fund supports the most essential needs of the School, to ensure a healthy operation year after year.
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Leadership Annual Giving

Donors of $1,000 or more to the NBSS Fund are recognized among our most generous supporters as a member of the Shaw Society.

Legacy Giving

Named for the year of our founding, the 1881 Society recognizes members of our community who have included NBSS in their estate plans.

Corporate Support

Our Partners in Craft program recognizes small businesses and corporations that support the School with unrestricted contributions of $2,500 or more.

Special Initiatives

From named scholarship funds to general endowment support, we welcome a conversation with donors who are interested in supporting our strategic priorities to secure our financial foundation, deepen our impact, and advance our mission for years to come.

Gifts In-Kind

Gifts of tangible property to NBSS will support our mission to train students for traditional trades and crafts. We accept gifts that can be used and kept by the School longterm for use in our curriculum.

We believe in transparency, and that all donors should have access to information about the School, their gift, and any other relevant information. We support the Donor Bill of Rights, and our Annual Report provides a full listing of all NBSS income and expenses.

Every gift matters, and helps make a difference to our community. Thank you for your support.

To make a gift by mail, phone, or online

  • Make a gift online using our online giving form
  • Send a check made out to:
    • ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ Bennet Street School
      150 ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ Street
      Boston, MA 02109
  • Call the Development Office at 617-227-0155 x172
  • NBSS tax ID number (EIN) is: 04-2103830

NBSS accepts gifts of stock and gifts via wire transfer. Download detailed instructions for stock transfers here. For instructions on wire transfers, please contact the Development office.

Annual Report

View our 2023-2024 fiscal year report, plus our deep gratitude to all community members who generously supported the School during this time.