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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tiferet Center | New York, NY | $49K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Leeza's Care Connection | Sandy, UT | $49K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Admiral Sir Isaac Coffins Lancasterian School Private foundation · largest grant: Mariel Jelleme | Nantucket, MA | $49K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bucks Creek Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Solutions Inc | Wilmington, DE | $49K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rice Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Minnehaha Academy | Bainbridge Island, WA | $49K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Demosthenis Raptelis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Holy Diocese of Mytilene | Dallas, TX | $49K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| United Way of Pioneer Valley Inc United Way · largest grant: Center for Human Development | Springfield, MA | $49K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester Ny Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Hillel Community Day School | Rochester, NY | $48.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Museum Jewish Heritage | Livingston, NJ | $48.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Darman Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Homestart | Hingham, MA | $48.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Luminate Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Washington, DC | $48.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Provident Community Charitable Organization Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mark Stebbins Community Center | Amesbury, MA | $48.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pauline Feffer Memorial Scholarship Charitabl Private foundation · largest grant: Boston University | Boston, MA | $48.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marr-Anderson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maine Medical Center | Falmouth, ME | $48.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Waugh Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Governor Dummer Academy | New York, NY | $48.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Linnea Anderson Charitable Trust Xxxxx3002 Private foundation · largest grant: Framingham State College | Chicago, IL | $48.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bruce and Barbara Austin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Old South United Methodist Church | Reading, MA | $48.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Myra K Moulton Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Monson | Dallas, TX | $48.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Trust Uwo Amos a Story Dated September 14 Private foundation · largest grant: Addison Gilbert Society | Gloucester, MA | $48.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mashpee Pops Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod | Mashpee, MA | $48.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education Private foundation | Boston, MA | $48.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward L & Eleanor L Schmidt Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Swift River Valley Historical Society Bd | Dallas, TX | $48.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Max Kagan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Israel Defense Force | Auburn, ME | $48.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Bay Area Legal Aid | Palo Alto, CA | $48.3K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Margaret Rowley Clarke Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Namlo Himalya | Cincinnati, OH | $48.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Amaturo Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Thomas University | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $48.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| En Ka Society Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Winchester High School | Winchester, MA | $48.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Raleigh, NC | $48.2K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Celanese Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc | Irving, TX | $48.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gupta Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club Greater Nashua | Hollis, NH | $48.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Donald F & Edna G Bishop Scholarship Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Siena College | Binghamton, NY | $48.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Katherine U & Ronald W Takvorian Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Concord Independent Foundation Inc (the Concord Bridge) | Boston, MA | $48.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Move United Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association | Rockville, MD | $48K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Duke University | New York, NY | $48K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Davis-Mccullough Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Clydesdale Education Foundation | Osprey, FL | $48K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carl J & Joan a Schlemmer Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Longyear Foundation | Lake Forest Park, WA | $48K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Brewster Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Southern California | Santa Monica, CA | $48K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Horizons Newark | Short Hills, NJ | $48K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clayton F and Ruth L Hawkridge Foundat Private foundation · largest grant: Artists Association of Nantucket | Naples, FL | $48K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Graham Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Donors Chooseorg | Oakland, CA | $48K 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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