About The Reaching Back Foundation
The Foundation's Origin and History.
The Reaching Back Foundation, Inc., founded by a group of minority professionals in 1997, is a Massachusetts Non-Profit 501(c)(3) that raises funds to provide grants to organizations promoting the educational and professional development of minority students and youth in urban neighborhoods.
The Foundation is a vehicle to raise funds that benefit minority and disadvantaged children in the areas of education and technology. Through special events, the Foundation has distributed funds to charities in need with an emphasis on organizations in communities where charitable funding is scarce. The Foundation operates as a volunteer organization — 100% of your donation fuels our mission. 

For ten years, the Foundation’s directors and friends hosted the Lee Elder Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise funds for charities. These tournaments attracted celebrities and professional athletes from around the country including golfing legend Calvin Peete, former Boston Celtics stars Tom Heinsohn and JoJo White; NBA legends Maurice Lucas, Dan Roundfield, Lou Hudson, and George Gervin; NFL legends Tony Hill, Roy Jefferson; comedians Lenny Clarke and Bernie Mac; musicians Rick Neilson and Skunk Baxter; and actors Barry Williams and Richard Gant.

In recent years, the Foundation has been associated with efforts to raise funds for the Next Level Football Program which was founded in 2013 at the Brockton Boys and Girls Club. In 2019, The Boys and Girls Club of America presented the Club with a Gold Medal for having the number one program in the United States in the category of Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Over the past several years, over 90% of the young men participating in the program have gone on to attend 4-year colleges in comparison to about 16% of their peer group.
Questions about the Foundation?
Contact The Reaching Back Foundation
617-248-4012
E. Macey Russell, Board Chair
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Questions about the Foundation?
Contact The Reaching Back Foundation
617-248-4012
E. Macey Russell, Board Chair

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