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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Credit Union Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Allston Brighton Community Development Corp | Chelsea, MA | $90K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Raymond T & Ann T Mancini Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hasbro Children's Hospital | Mansfield, MA | $90K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Goldhirsh Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mighty | Boston, MA | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Finnegan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith F Foundation (dba Thornedge Fdn) Private foundation · largest grant: Vox Ama Deus | Wayne, PA | $90K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The O'herron Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Kolbe Cathedral High School | Stamford, CT | $90K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lalor Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Baylor College of Medicine | Boston, MA | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The W O'neil Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Chevy Chase, MD | $90K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Iron Horse Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rocky Mountain Youth Corps | Lakeland, FL | $90K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Wawa Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Wawa, PA | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Rei Cooperative Action Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Texas A&m Foundation | Sumner, WA | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| National Basketball Players Association Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: World Central Kitchen Inc | New York, NY | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Nema Foundation Inc DBA Provisionbridge | Columbus, GA | $90K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Climate Justice Alliance Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Investing in Our Community | Berkeley, CA | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Top Jewish Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Tampa Jccsfederation | Tampa, FL | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| National Council on Aging Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Pathstone | Arlington, VA | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Gess Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: From the Top | Wellesley, MA | $89.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| East Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Adolescent Consultation Services | East Cambridge, MA | $89.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Northlands Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ne Historical Genealogical Society | Malden Bridge, NY | $89.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mass General Hospital | Halifax, MA | $89.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oren Campbell Mccleary Charit Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Community Music Center of Boston | Dallas, TX | $89.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Red Elm Tree Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Berklee College of Music | Lincoln, MA | $89.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Peabody Essex Museum | Winchester, MA | $89.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Creighton Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Lynn | Boston, MA | $89.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stanley Medical Research Institute Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Johns Hopkins University - Rhy | Rockville, MD | $89.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Onion Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Momentum Conservation | Auburn, ME | $89.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Altschul Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mass General Hospital(Multiple Sclerosis Clinic) | New York, NY | $89K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Reamer Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The General Hospital Corporation DBA Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $89K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Blue Star Recyclers | Arlington, VA | $88.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Chc Creating Healthier Communities Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $88.8K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Wintman Family Charitable Trust B Private foundation · largest grant: Jcc | Pittsfield, MA | $88.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John E Somers Trust 1264001 Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent De Paul Society St Johns Chur | Boston, MA | $88.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc Private foundation · largest grant: World Conference of Religions for Peace | Kalamazoo, MI | $88.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Undies for Everyone Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Los Angeles Unified School District | Houston, TX | $88.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Alan & Corinne Swoff Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lovin' Spoonfuls Inc | Northborough, MA | $88.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hathaway Memorial Charit Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Congregational Christian Church | Dallas, TX | $88.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brian J McLaughlin Private Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Next Step | West Bridgewater, MA | $88.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edwin J Castle Trust No 3 Private foundation · largest grant: Inhabitants of Methuen | Dallas, TX | $88.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Earle a Griswold Tua-St Paul Private foundation · largest grant: St Paul's Universalist Church | Dallas, TX | $88.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Andrew Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Room | Marco Island, FL | $88.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
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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