EDG is funded primarily through the generous support of individuals, fund raising events, and donations provided by:
- English for New Bostonians
- The Boston Foundation
- A.C. Ratshesky Foundation
- The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
- Camfield Tenants’ Association
- The Church Home Society
- Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston
- Boston Centers for Youth and Families
- Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity Fund
- Cabot Family Charitable Trust
- The Clipper Ship Foundation
- Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation
- David Greenewalt Charitable Trust
- Eastern Bank
- First Literacy
- The Foley Hoag Foundation
- The George A. Ramlose Foundation
- John H. and H. Naomi Tomfohrde Foundation
- The Lenny Zakim Fund
- The Llewellyn Foundation
- Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
- MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- The Nellie Mae Education Foundation
- Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation
- State Street Foundation, Inc
- Verizon Foundation