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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: John G Shedd Aquarium | Lake Geneva, WI | $50.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill #0704163 Private foundation · largest grant: Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc | Boston, MA | $50.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Alzheimer's Association | Seattle, WA | $50.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Victor Herbert Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boston University School of Law | Newton, MA | $50.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sarah Lawrence College | Wadmalaw Island, SC | $50.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Verrochi Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Rodman Ride for Kids | Sarasota, FL | $50.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walking Stick Family Fund Private foundation · largest grant: 909 Wbur | Cambridge, MA | $50.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Single Step Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Beverly Hospital | Waltham, MA | $50.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dwb Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Warrior Raising | Denver, CO | $50.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Social Justice Charitable Corporation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Grassroots International | Prescott, AZ | $50.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Kolel Torah Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: MY Keren Hashluchim | Brooklyn, NY | $50.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center | Cincinnati, OH | $50.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Marilyn Senn Moll Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Texas Children's Cancer Center | Brooklyn, OH | $50.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rogers Foundation Private foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $50.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bruce H and Rosalie N Rosen Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holocaust Memorial Center | West Bloomfield, MI | $50.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dovana Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Woodland Hills, CA | $50.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The George H Scanlon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Iowa Foundation | Okoboji, IA | $50.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation Private foundation | Wakefield, MA | $50.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hoerle Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Kent School | New York, NY | $50.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frances & Benjamin Benenson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Grateful Film Fund | New York, NY | $50.3K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Mobile Giving Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Bellevue, WA | $50.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jewish Federations of North America | Las Vegas, NV | $50.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| A&j Kay Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union | Los Angeles, CA | $50.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| 522 Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Uatx | Darien, CT | $50.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Children's Oncology Group Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Cog Research Foundation LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $50.1K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Spartanburg County Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Spartanburg County Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | $50.1K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jacob's Pillow | New Hyde Park, NY | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Minerva Research Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Deerfield Academy | Princeton, NJ | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Artists for Humanity | Canton, MA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Amara Foundation Private foundation | Rindge, NH | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Women4progress (fka Women's Initiative for Progress) Private foundation · largest grant: Apprentice Learning | Cambridge, MA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cotter Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Middlesex School | Vero Beach, FL | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jang Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Emmanuel Gospel Center Inc | Wilmington, DE | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Manne Family Foundation Private foundation | Aventura, FL | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gotham Charitable Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund | Yardley, PA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael Antonov Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Entropy Software Foundation | Woodbury, NY | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Prides Crossing Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Private foundation | Boston, MA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chandna Foundation Private foundation | Menlo Park, CA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Crystal Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dana-Farber Cancer Instit | Arlington, MA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beaman Foundation Ellen M Harrington Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Gardner Community Action Committee Inc | Portland, ME | $50K tax year 2024 | May accept |
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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