Donate to BCP
Together we are creating a movement to change the way healthcare is delivered to all children.
Boston Community Pediatrics is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and your donation
is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Tax ID number is 84-3091463.
Peter Baer Schneidman loved every aspect of camp — not only for the unforgettable experiences, but also for the deep friendships he made. Most of all, Pete loved camp because it was where he met the love of his life, Marie-Claire, BCP's Chief of Staff. Camp was a place that shaped who Pete was and reflected what he valued most: connection, growth, love, and family.
To honor Pete’s love of camp, the Peter Baer Schneidman Camp Fund has been established at Boston Community Pediatrics (BCP). This fund will make it possible for BCP to send over 100 kids — primarily Latinx and Black youth from low-income backgrounds — to summer camp each year. These experiences will provide opportunities to build friendships, explore new activities, and cultivate lifelong skills and confidence.
Sharing the camp experience with future generations, who otherwise would not have this opportunity, will ensure that Pete’s legacy continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of children for years to come.
The Peter Baer Schneidman Camp Fund
We are pleased to accept donations by check, Donor Advised Fund,
wire transfer, and stock.
Please make checks out to Boston Community Pediatrics and mail to:
Boston Community Pediatrics
Attn: Development Team
527 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118
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For other donation inquiries, please contact Becca Powell,
Development Manager, at rebecca@bostoncommunitypediatrics.org
"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane..."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about how Boston Community Pediatrics will use your donation
Boston Community Pediatrics is a 501c3 organization which will provide excellent medical care to all pediatric patients. Due to the great disparity in reimbursement between MassHealth and private insurers, along with its mission to address the social determinants of health through case management, pediatric wellness and integrated mental health services, Boston Community Pediatrics requires ongoing philanthropic support for annual operations.
BCP’s average insurance reimbursement for a medical visit is $120, however the true cost is around $333. In the past year, BCP’s costs to provide its fully comprehensive, integrated care averaged $2,700 per patient over a year and private philanthropy played a critical role in supplementing the costs not covered by insurance. BCP is shifting the paradigm of the way healthcare is delivered to patients with low-income and simply could not do this important work without your support.
Over the next year, BCP will increase both the breadth and depth of its services by expanding to a second floor at 527 Albany Street. From the outset, the goal of BCP’s flagship office on Albany Street was to create the first nonprofit pediatric private practice in Massachusetts which could be used as a model for replication across the state and potentially the country. Growing to a full 5,000 square foot facility will give BCP a sense of what footprint is needed to fully serve approximately 1500 patients on-site annually, while ensuring that BCP has adequate space for its integrated behavioral health model, integrated care navigation and wellness support, as well as space needed to provide community programming such as a weekly cooking class, all of which help to close the disparities often seen between children from communities with low-income and their more affluent peers.
In order to ensure BCP’s continued growth and success, we will be inviting donors to consider joining our Sustainers’ Circle with a three-year pledge. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, or if you’d like more information on multi-year giving opportunities.
Thank you for your support of Boston Community Pediatrics. This is truly a community effort and we are so grateful for your support!