Hemenway & Barnes offers a distinctive blend of legal, fiduciary, philanthropic advisory, and grant-making services to private foundations, trusts, individuals, families, and other entities. We advise over 100 charitable clients, ranging in size and complexity from modest to some of the largest family foundations in the region. There is no "one size fits all" solution. We tailor solutions to meet our clients’ individual needs and vision for philanthropy.
Featured Clients
- Florence Evans Bushee Foundation, Inc.
- Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall
Charity Fund - CHT Foundation
- Jane B. Cook 1992 Charitable Trust
- Mary W.B. Curtis Trust
- Edwards Scholarship Fund
- George B. Henderson Foundation
- Jane's Trust
- Jane's Trust Foundation
- Legacy Fund for Boston
- Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation of 2002
- Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
- One Hive Foundation
- William Townsend Porter Foundation
- Positive Tracks
- The Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation
- Travis Roy Foundation
- Jack Satter Foundation
- Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust
- The Michele E. Dufault Foundation
This is a sample list of our clients. We work with dozens of clients doing charitable giving through foundations, charitable trusts, donor advised funds, and other giving vehicles.
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There is no “one size fits all” family office. We place a high value on getting to know each family and working with you to align the services we provide to your goals.
Estate & Tax Planning
Our comprehensive approach is flexible, so it's tailored to each client’s unique financial situation, family, goals, values, and more.
Nonprofit Representation
From corporate governance to tax planning, we provide a full range of services to private foundations and public charities.
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