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SBB Research Group Foundation Names January 2025 Grant Finalists: Beverly Main Streets, The Children’s Piazza, Top Floor Learning

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The SBB Research Group Foundation recognizes three Boston-area charities as the January 2025 finalists of its monthly grant program supporting impactful nonprofits (in alphabetical order):

  • Beverly Main Streets (Beverly, MA) fosters a vibrant downtown Beverly, supporting its economic vitality, cultural and historic resources, and quality of life. Over two decades, it has helped transform the area into a thriving hub for arts, businesses, and innovation.
  • The Children’s Piazza (Peabody, MA) is dedicated to promoting healthy brain development in young children while supporting the emotional well-being of their caregivers. Their play-café serves as a welcoming refuge for adults navigating the challenges of caring for young children, ensuring access for everyone.
  • Top Floor Learning (Palmer, MA) provides affordable or free tutoring for adults in Western and Central Massachusetts. For 35 years, it has empowered individuals through personalized Adult Basic Education programs that foster skill development and personal growth tailored to each learner's needs.

The Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to apply for a grant at sbbrg.org/apply-for-grant. Donations are awarded to different organizations monthly.

About the SBB Research Group Foundation

The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.

Contacts

Erin Noonan
Organization: SBB Research Group Foundation
Email: grants@sbbrg.org
Address: 450 Skokie Blvd, Building 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 United States
Phone: 1-847-656-1111
Website: https://www.sbbrg.org

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Contacts

Erin Noonan
Organization: SBB Research Group Foundation
Email: grants@sbbrg.org
Address: 450 Skokie Blvd, Building 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 United States
Phone: 1-847-656-1111
Website: https://www.sbbrg.org

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