Foundations & grantmakers
Search 101,800 U.S. funders — private foundations, community foundations, United Ways and other grantmaking charities — by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the funder's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it takes applications.
16,130 funders that gave to recipients in Massachusetts, sorted by giving in the state.
| Funder | Based in | Given in MA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayday Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Jackson Laboratories | New York, NY | $93.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Union for Reform Judaism | Bethesda, MD | $93.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: American Red Cross | Waltham, MA | $93.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| All Points North Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rahus Institute | Chestnut Hill, MA | $93.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The 1st Lieutenant Derek Hines Sold Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Red Sox Foundation | West Newbury, MA | $93K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Hahnemann Hospital Private foundation · largest grant: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth | Boston, MA | $93K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Scots' Charitable Society Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Mt Auburn Cemetrery | Glendale, RI | $93K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Stanton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Endowment Foundation | Houston, TX | $93K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus | Paramus, NJ | $93K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Tradesfutures Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Missouri Works Initiative | Washington, DC | $93K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| David R Grenon Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Villanova University | Northborough, MA | $92.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development | Boston, MA | $92.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Woods and Gil Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Omprakash Foundation Fiscal Agent for Humanity Crew | Chicago, IL | $92.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jewish Community Relations Council Mn & Dakotas | Minneapolis, MN | $92.7K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-Etf Private foundation · largest grant: MIT - Massachusetts Institute Technology | Pennington, NJ | $92.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha Private foundation · largest grant: Nasson Community Center | Boston, MA | $92.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| National Endowment for Democracy Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: American Center for International Labor Solidarity | Washington, DC | $92.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Peak6 Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greenwood Project | Chicago, IL | $92.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Phi Gamma Pi Alumni Association Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Northeastern University | Shutesbury, MA | $92.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Groundswell Charitable Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Team Rubicon | El Segundo, CA | $92.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Lochridge-Watkins Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Community Fdn of Western Massachusetts | Dallas, TX | $92.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard J Trifiro & Anthony G Capobianco Foundation Private foundation | Framingham, MA | $92K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Smith Timothy Tr Uwill Private foundation · largest grant: New England Center for Arts & Tech | Pittsburgh, PA | $92K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Norman Raab Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Seattle, WA | $92K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mozayik | Wilmington, DE | $92K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brandeis University | Wilmington, DE | $92K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Koch Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Society for the Propagation of the Faith US National Office | Gainesville, FL | $92K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ttee Ui of Ellen a Stone Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc | Dallas, TX | $91.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leslie Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Portola Valley, CA | $91.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Glore Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Arts Council of Big Sky | West Boxford, MA | $91.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust Private foundation · largest grant: India Development & Relief Fund | Concord, MA | $91.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund Private foundation · largest grant: King's College | Chicago, IL | $91.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Laszlo N Tauber Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New Israel Fund | Rockville, MD | $91.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| MLE Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New Canaan Town Players Inc | New Canaan, CT | $91.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Temple Beth Emeth | Ann Arbor, MI | $91.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Mds Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires | Southborough, MA | $91.3K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Monsoon Asians & Pacific Isla | San Francisco, CA | $91.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Ttte Uw of Alice Shattuck Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc | Dallas, TX | $91.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Savage Family Foundation Private foundation | Needham, MA | $91.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (cscoe) Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Groves Academy | Minneapolis, MN | $91.1K tax year 2024 | Check website |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (private foundations that gave $5,000 or more) and Form 990 Schedule I (public charities whose main work is grantmaking, with $50,000 or more in grants to organizations). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a funder will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 89,593 private foundations listed here, about 77% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "May accept applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
What about community foundations and United Ways?
They are public charities, so they file Form 990 rather than 990-PF and list their grants on Schedule I. GrantsJunction includes 12,207 grantmaking public charities — 939 community foundations, 741 United Ways and others whose main work is making grants. Community foundations and United Ways usually run open grant rounds for local nonprofits; their Form 990 doesn't describe the process, so check each one's website.
Where does this data come from?
From returns e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads: Form 990-PF for private foundations and Form 990 Schedule I for grantmaking public charities. GrantsJunction keeps each organization's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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