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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquavella Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Southampton Hospital Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $60.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Williams Miller Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Anna Jaques Hospital | Newbury, MA | $60.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tua Katherine a Morey Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Mspca-Angell | Dallas, TX | $60.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sheehan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rocking the Boat | Kingston, MA | $60.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Crohn & Colitis Foundation | South Boston, MA | $60.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Resources Exchange Association | Galesburg, IL | $60.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Buffalo Sabres Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Buffalo Junior Sabres | Buffalo, NY | $60K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Jacquemin Family Foundation Inc Private foundation | Ashburn, VA | $60K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brownies Angels Giving Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boston College Athletics | Huntington Station, NY | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cho Family Private Foundation Private foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Herman J Russell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Herman J Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Inc | Detroit, MI | $60K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bayley Harriet B Tr Uind Private foundation · largest grant: Carroll Center for the Blind | Pittsburgh, PA | $60K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harold L Wyman Foundation Inc Co Mark a Koenig Private foundation | Rye Brook, NY | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Field Memorial Library Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Field Memorial Library | Greenfield, MA | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robinson-Acevedo Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Woodwell Climate Research Center | Flint, MI | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jean Gaulin Foundation Private foundation | Boynton Beach, FL | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tabell Family Foundation Private foundation | West Bath, ME | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lun Wang Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Bishop's School | La Jolla, CA | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Victor Family Foundation co Jonathan Victor Private foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frank J Dutzak Foundation Private foundation | Naples, FL | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Banucci Family Foundation Private foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $60K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Finns Friends Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Charleys Fund | Longview, TX | $60K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Nf2 Biosolutions Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Research Institute at Nationwide Ch | West Chester, PA | $60K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| F E & a R Barstow Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Sherborn, MA | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cora Du Bois Charitable Trust Private foundation | Boston, MA | $60K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The James and Alice Mcgonagle Chari Private foundation · largest grant: Als Therapy Development Institute | Norwood, MA | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Berkshire Waldorf High School | Austerlitz, NY | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Perkins Hunter Foundation Private foundation | Chicago, IL | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cowles Family Foundation Private foundation | Albuquerque, NM | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn Private Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Harvard College Fund | Shawnee Mission, KS | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dion Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Michaels College | Wilmington, DE | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lisa P Loeb Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Walnut Creek, CA | $60K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Darin Butz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University | Reston, VA | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fowler Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mision De Caridad | Raleigh, NC | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Panaphil Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lubetzky Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Friends of Libi Inc | New York, NY | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hms Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent Private foundation · largest grant: Universalist Unitarian Service Committee | Solon, OH | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ironwood Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trivium School | Groton, MA | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Huizenga Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Horatio Alger Association | West Palm Beach, FL | $60K 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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