Acorn's funding sources include the state Department of Early Education and Care, the Bureau of Nutrition, a Community Development Block Grant, and support from foundations and corporations.  Acorn is also supported by tuition fees and donations.

The funding for Adult Education comes primarily from the Massachusetts State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, along with significant grants from various foundations and businesses, as well as generous support from members of the community.

Chinatown is a collaboration of the Red Oak After School program, the Oak Street Youth Center, and the Recreation program.  Funding from the AGM Summer Fund, private funders and donations allows these programs to expand during the summer.

The Family Child Care program is sponsored by state funding through a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and funding from foundation grants.

The Family Network receives a generous grant from Tufts Medical Center, Tufts Health Plan and several other grants.

The Oak Street Youth Center is supported by numerous foundation and corporate funders, as wells as from fees and donations.

Funding for the Recreation program comes through the Boston Center for Youth and Families, private and public funding sources, fees and rentals.

Red Oak's funding comes from the Department of Early Education and Care, Boston Community Learning Centers, public and private funders, as well as tuition fees and donations.