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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald & Roberta Franklin Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wildcare | San Geronimo, CA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ellie Fund | Weston, MA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Orange Village, OH | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| UpMobility Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Cnty | Little Falls, NY | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Alces Foundation 7549-Xxxxxx12606 Private foundation · largest grant: El Centro Hispano Inc | Boston, MA | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| TIFF Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservati | Wilmington, DE | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| HASI Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Strategic Energy Innovations | Wilmington, DE | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jim Cox Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Ga Journalism College Grady College of Journalism | Atlanta, GA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer | Long Beach, CA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rachael Ray Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: North Shore Animal League America | New York, NY | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Weil Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Arizona Fndn - Awcim | Tucson, AZ | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ransom Everglades School | Waltham, MA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rob & Amy Millisor Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kbt Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment | Chestnut Hill, MA | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Roberti Family Foundation for Civic Engagement Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Amfar the Foundation for AIDS Research | Washington, DC | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Coit Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Arizona Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kendall Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nurturing Minds | Weston, CT | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Horace a Moses Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Springfield Boys & Girls Club Inc | Dallas, TX | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc Private foundation · largest grant: Minneapolis Foundation | St Paul, MN | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wellspring Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Center for Reproductive Rights | Canton, MA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Derfner Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mount Sinai Dept of Surgery | New York, NY | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Janet Prindle Seidler Foundation Dated Private foundation · largest grant: St Lukes Chamber Ensemble Inc | Chicago, IL | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ergon Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Mississippi Medical Center | Jackson, MS | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Paternotte Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Miss Halls School | Baltimore, MD | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sarah G Mccarthy Memorial Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Citizens Inn Inc | Dallas, TX | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ressler Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brown University | Los Angeles, CA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul K Richter Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Knox College | Dallas, TX | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Square Table Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nomadic Guardians Foundation | New York, NY | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gunzenhauser Chapin Fund Private foundation · largest grant: American Childhood Cancer Organization | Greensboro, NC | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ward Beecher Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oh Wow | Columbus, OH | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Domanada Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Josiah Venture Nfp | Wheaton, IL | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Doctors for Global Health Inc | Boston, MA | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| James T and Michelle a Ryan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Miami University | Hawthorn Woods, IL | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Windmill Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Abington Health Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ultraintelligence Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Pennsylvania State University | Newton, MA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wapack Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New Hampshire Charitable Foundations | Boston, MA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Koz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nasher Sculpture Center Operating Endowment Fund | Dallas, TX | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alex C Walker Educational & Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Manaaki Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $40K 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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