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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Thompson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Walden Woods Project | Dallas, TX | $65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jewelers for Children Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation | New York, NY | $65K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| PKD Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Kansas City, MO | $65K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Harry Chapin Food Bank | Estero, FL | $65K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| The Lance R Wachenheim Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Blythedale Children's Hospital | Purchase, NY | $65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wilson Caruso Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Newton Wellesley Hospital | Westwood, MA | $65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Riblet Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Melvin Village, NH | $65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Break New Ground Charitable Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Nature Conservancy Inc | Wilmington, DE | $65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dreamchasers Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Dance Force | Clarksville, TN | $64.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Let's Grow Kids | Montpelier, VT | $64.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edgar Wilson Charitable Trust Xxxxx5004 Private foundation · largest grant: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observ | Chicago, IL | $64.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Thibault Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Dana Farber | Chelmsford, MA | $64.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amherst College Harry Elwin Harkness Class of Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Amherst College | Pittsburgh, PA | $64.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John F & Dorothy H Magee Foundation Private foundation | Concord, MA | $64.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Trustees of the Ashley School and Charitable Fund of West Springfield Private foundation | West Springfield, MA | $64.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Newell D Hale Foundation Private foundation | Pomfret Center, CT | $64.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Hamilton College | Gulf Stream, FL | $64.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Enable Hope Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center | Dartmouth, MA | $64.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles M Bair Memorial Trust US Bank Trust Dept Private foundation · largest grant: Billings Clinic Foundation | Billings, MT | $64.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boston Globe Charitable Fdn | Topsfield, MA | $64.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rdmsj Charitable Trust Dtd 101392 Private foundation · largest grant: Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Brookline, MA | $64.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lsst Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $64.1K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc Co Alter Kendrick & Baron Llp Private foundation | New York, NY | $64.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc United Way · largest grant: University of Wisconsin - Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $64.1K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Rooted in Africa Private foundation · largest grant: Masiphumelele Corporation | Mount Pleasant, SC | $64K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harlow Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable - Daf | Spring, TX | $64K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Koerner Family Foundation Private foundation | Penn Valley, PA | $64K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Samuel C Howes Trust Uw Art 7 #0718585 Private foundation · largest grant: Gordon College | Boston, MA | $64K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bryn Mawr College | New York, NY | $64K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pinkerton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Good Shepherd Services | New York, NY | $64K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Ttee Ui by Daniel O Wolff Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy | Dallas, TX | $63.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Patricia Kennedy Issarescu Charitable Foundation - 2014 Private foundation · largest grant: Labyrinth Choir Inc | Boston, MA | $63.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frank H Beebe Fund for Musicians Private foundation · largest grant: Gillian Bobnak | Boston, MA | $63.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Albertine Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Grants 5000 | New York, NY | $63.6K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| John Chany Residuary Cl Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Third Sector New England Inc | Dallas, TX | $63.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robbins Nest Foundation Anthony P Fusco Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Supportive Living Inc | Beverly, MA | $63.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Liberty Street Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christ Church Cathedral | Houston, TX | $63.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Fane and Corie Opperman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Scotts Valley, CA | $63.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Grove Creek Fund Private foundation · largest grant: St John's University | uniondale, NY | $63.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gerson Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund (598) | New York, NY | $63.5K tax year 2024 | 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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