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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $43.5K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Sbb Research Group Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chicago Scholars | Northbrook, IL | $43.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gibson Gives Foundation DBA Gibson Gives Private foundation · largest grant: Guitar Center Music Foundation | Nashville, TN | $43.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mccutchin-Collins Charitable Trust Mass 031292 Private foundation · largest grant: T Rowe Price Charitable Fund | Dover, MA | $43.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beyourpossible Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | $43.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Tr Ua Amy Macdonnell Private foundation · largest grant: Goddard Homestead Inc | Dallas, TX | $43.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Northeast Conference Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Long Island University | Bridgewater, NJ | $43.3K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Lemay Family Goodworks Private foundation · largest grant: Gather | North Hampton, NH | $43.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: The UCLA Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $43.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Philip Snyder Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Linden Waldorf School | Providence, RI | $43.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sikh History Museum Foundation Private foundation | Fremont, CA | $43K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sanborn Family Foundation Private foundation | Hobe Sound, FL | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Brabson Library & Educational Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Private foundation · largest grant: Conservation Law Center | Eagle River, AK | $43K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| ES Veterans Association Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Wreaths Across America | East Longmeadow, MA | $43K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Arthur M Goldberg and Veronica Goldberg Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | Rosemont, NJ | $43K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Columbia University | Teaneck, NJ | $43K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pond Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Good Shepherd Food Bank | Scarborough, ME | $43K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633 Private foundation · largest grant: Vail Health Services Foundation at Vail Health | Newport, VT | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edward & Nancy Stavis Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brandeis University | Swampscott, MA | $42.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harold F Choate Trust Uw 31a002018 Private foundation · largest grant: Rollstone Congregational Church Mary Ann Smith Asst Treasurer | Manchester, NH | $42.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Kenyon College | Westerville, OH | $42.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Jeas Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Df Jimmy Fund | Jamaica Plain, MA | $42.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carrie L Lummus Tr Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Second Congregational Church of Bevery | Boston, MA | $42.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bigsisterbigbrother | Newton, MA | $42.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School | Boston, MA | $42.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Meta Smith Tr-Falmouth Hos Asc Private foundation · largest grant: Falmouth Hospital Association | Dallas, TX | $42.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mutual of America Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc | New York, NY | $42.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Howland Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Umass Amherst | Norwood, MA | $42.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Perkins Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Madeira School | Gates Mills, OH | $42.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bow Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of Florida | Charlottesville, VA | $42.7K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Somerville Foundation for Animals Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Animal Rescue League | Somerville, MA | $42.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fpe Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute | New York, NY | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William F Burdett Private foundation · largest grant: Agassiz Village | Dallas, TX | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation Trust Private foundation | Norristown, PA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pisgah Hope Foundation Private foundation | Newton, MA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Heck Educational Private foundation · largest grant: Bishop Rosecrans High School | Columbus, OH | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Westra Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: University of Virginia | Manchester, MA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kraus Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wellesley Theatre Project | Farmington, CT | $42.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Baruch College | Beverly Hills, CA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Branson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Village Enterprise | Los Altos, CA | $42.5K tax year 2025 | 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?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.