Wagner Foundation, as a Boston-based organization, has historically supported our local community. Initially, grants focused on regional hospitals, education and human service organizations. Over time, Wagner Foundation expanded its local focus to include national and international organizations. It also broadened its mission to address social justice issues affecting vulnerable communities in the United States and abroad.

Despite our expanded mission, Wagner Foundation remains committed to the Boston area. We fund local organizations that have a deep connection to the community within our core focus areas: health equity, economic mobility, institutional fairness, and cultural transformation. We have found that our local and global networks support each other. Historically disenfranchised communities, whether international or local face many common challenges ranging from lack of economic opportunity to cultural exclusion, to limited access to health care. Sharing expertise, resources, and solutions allow us to overcome barriers that might not easily be addressed in isolation.