The Highland Street Foundation was established in 1989 by David J. McGrath, jr., the founder and owner of TAD Resources International, Inc. David died in May 1995 and TAD was subsequently sold to Adecco, the worlds largest temporary help company, in October 1997. With the sale of the company, the Highland Street Foundation received the majority of its current endowment.In his lifetime, David with his wife JoAnn, through their personal philanthropy, contributed to a great number of varied charitable causes. Today, JoAnn and her five children, who make up the Highland Street Foundation board, continue the traditions that she started with David.Since its establishment in 1989 the McGrath Family and the Highland Street Foundation have donated more than $112 Million to many worthy non-profit organizations including $86 million to groups in Massachusetts alone.| About |
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The Highland Street Foundation was established in 1989 by David J. McGrath, jr., the founder and owner of TAD Resources International, Inc. David died in May 1995 and TAD was subsequently sold to Adecco, the worlds largest temporary help company, in October 1997. With the sale of the company, the Highland Street Foundation received the majority of its current endowment.In his lifetime, David with his wife JoAnn, through their personal philanthropy, contributed to a great number of varied charitable causes. Today, JoAnn and her five children, who make up the Highland Street Foundation board, continue the traditions that she started with David.Since its establishment in 1989 the McGrath Family and the Highland Street Foundation have donated more than $112 Million to many worthy non-profit organizations including $86 million to groups in Massachusetts alone. Trustees:
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20th Anniversary
This year, Highland Street Foundation celebreated their 20th Anniversary with a kickoff event on May 19th on the Boston Common. Mayor Menino, Lieutenant Governor Timothy M. Murray, and Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley joined the McGraths and local non-profit and foundation executives with $100,000 grants. To learn more about those 20 Organizations, please click here.
