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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obrien Oldham Family Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Seminary | Dallas, TX | $57.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marjorie M Peloquin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mspca | Worcester, MA | $57.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The AW Phinney Jr Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christian Science Association of the Students of Allison W Phinney Csb | Newton, MA | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dubuque Research Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bicameral Labs | St Louis, MO | $57K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tr Ui Helen E Ellis Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Westport | Dallas, TX | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Don Mcqueen Smith 1963 Charitable Trust Advisory Committee Sucessor Co-Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Corey's Kids | Alexander City, AL | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Tri Valley Elder Services Inc | Webster, MA | $57K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ward Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Wellsboro, PA | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Gorman Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Miss Proter's School | Bristol, CT | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles & Esther Lee Kimerling Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: East Lake Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Zia Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cornerstone Ranch | Old Greenwich, CT | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kingsberg Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Keller Family Fund | Princeton, NJ | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Michael H Baker Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| New Covenant Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Helping Children Worldwide Inc | Wilmington, DE | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Daniel B Wesson Tuw-Wesson Mem Private foundation · largest grant: Baystate Health Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | $57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charitysmith Nonprofit Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: UC Berkeley Foundation | Truckee, CA | $56.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Lillian C Moore Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Dallas, TX | $56.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C3 Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Diocese of Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $56.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| 2 Uw J Frazier for Salem Hosp Private foundation · largest grant: Salem Hospital | Dallas, TX | $56.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Boch Family Foundation (d/B/a Music Drives Us) Private foundation · largest grant: Vermont Agency of Education | Norwood, MA | $56.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cropper William H Tr Uwill Private foundation · largest grant: Masonic Education & Charitable Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | $56.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maine Community Foundation | Bangor, ME | $56.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Maia Magee Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Colrain Vol Amb Assoc Inc | Wilmington, DE | $56.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Foundation for Creative Achievement Eve Grace Penoyer Ttee Private foundation · largest grant: South Shore Ballet Theatre Foundation | Duxbury, MA | $56.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Palm Beacch, FL | $56.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John and Judith Nelson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress | Boston, MA | $56.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844 Private foundation · largest grant: Stone Soup Cafe Jansyn Thaw Director of Marketing | Brattleboro, VT | $56.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| F J Wilson Trust Fbo Ashland Historical Private foundation · largest grant: Ashland Historical Society | Dallas, TX | $56.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edith W and John a Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Audubon Society | Cambridge, MA | $56.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nelson M Baker Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Harrington Memorial Hospital | Dallas, TX | $56.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John C & Bernice a Rieg Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: University of Connecticut | Hartford, CT | $56.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ottilie P Brown Tua Private foundation · largest grant: Baystate Health Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | $56.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Justice Information Resource Network Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Westat Inc | Washington, DC | $56.1K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Taniguchi Deane Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Holly Hill Farm | Cohasset, MA | $56.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mills Foundation Inc Private foundation | Skillman, NJ | $56K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mueller Hoisel Wanger Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: arden wood | Venice, FL | $56K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Merlo Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Wilmington, DE | $56K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nash Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Mobilizing Network | Manitowoc, WI | $56K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dm Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Center of Khmer Studies | New York, NY | $56K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| 25th Century Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $56K 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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