Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
12,307 foundations that gave to recipients in Massachusetts, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in MA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D & Barbara C Cooney Family Fdtn Largest grant: Charles Scwab Daf - Daf Giving 360 | Chicago, IL | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rosalie Thorne Mckenna Foundation Joan Garrity Flynn Et Al Trustees Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Morris a and Clarisse B Mechanic Foundation Inc Largest grant: Harford County Public Library Found | Pikesville, MD | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Thom and Connie Lipari Family Foundation Largest grant: De La Salle Capital Campaign | Toledo, OH | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation Largest grant: Rockbridge Church of God Holiness | Chicago, IL | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Owen Foundation Largest grant: Technoserve | Palm City, FL | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sella Foundation Trust Largest grant: Montrose Community Foundation Inc | Newton, NJ | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charitable Medical Inc | Augusta, GA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Largest grant: Society of the Four Arts | Mclean, VA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Crimson Riverstone Foundation Largest grant: Life Science Cares Inc | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ingrid Mahan Foundation Largest grant: Great Expectations | Bernardville, NJ | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust Largest grant: Uscs Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Temple Beth El of Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Amy and Frank Linde Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Girls Inc | White Plains, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kurtz Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hands Together | Independence, OH | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Philene Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ashkinkahn Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Gosnold Foundation Inc (brenden Daddario Fund) | Jericho, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation Largest grant: Beyond Plastics at Bennington College | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bishop Family Foundation Largest grant: Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robbins Family Foundation Largest grant: Congregation Beth Judea | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Relief Services Inc | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bspc Foundation Largest grant: Ct Children's Foundation | Wethersfield, CT | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mcwethy Foundation Largest grant: Cato Institute | Dallas, TX | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Sail 4th 250 | West Palm Beach, FL | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hawksglen Foundation-Tr Largest grant: Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Cloud Family Private Foundation Largest grant: Wbezsun-Times - Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| James and Deborah Klein Family Foundation Largest grant: Cole Valley Christian Schools Inc | Anaheim, CA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Raymond George and Ruth Bitner Fisher Found Largest grant: Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Dallas, TX | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family Foundation Largest grant: Breakthrough T1d | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Workable Alternatives Foundation Largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Delmont, PA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Montani Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Niagara University | Lewiston, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity Largest grant: Houston Public Media | Houston, TX | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Chittaranjan a Patel Family Foundation Largest grant: Bhagyoday Foundation | Orland Park, IL | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Vanech Family Foundation Largest grant: New York Stage & Film Company | Parsippany, NJ | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George a Richards Playground Fund Largest grant: Town of Middleboro Playground Fund | Hanover, MA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark Robert Boucher Memorial Fund | Easton, MA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Shores Foundation Largest grant: The City | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paul and Helen Goransson Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Seacoast Repertory Theatre | Eliot, ME | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Eric & Simone Lang Foundation Largest grant: Mainehealth | Pennington, NJ | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Heathcote Charitable Trust Largest grant: Sight Loss Services Inc | Dallas, TX | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation'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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