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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisling Charitable Fund Largest grant: The American Ireland Fund | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mathenaeum Foundation Largest grant: Stony Brook Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation Largest grant: Anova Education and Behavioral Consultation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ira M Resnick Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Meeting House Family Center Inc | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation Largest grant: Lakota Waldorf School Aka Wolakota Waldorf Society | Winstonsalem, NC | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Guzior Family Foundation Largest grant: Brotherhood of Hope | Homer Glen, IL | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kohn Foundation Largest grant: Smith College | Philadelphia, PA | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Goodman Family Operating Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Chaska, MN | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frances & David Rose Foundation | Anchorage, AK | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ball Family Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of America | King of Prussia, PA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shoninger-Tanenbaum Foundation Largest grant: Rose Exhibition Fund - Brandeis University | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation Largest grant: Harvard Chabad | Delray Beach, FL | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mildred P Hunter Foundation Largest grant: Tooele Education Foundation | West Point, UT | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation Largest grant: Down Syndrome Center of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wyomissing Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way of Berks County | Wyomissing, PA | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation | Tiburon, CA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pangea Cares Foundation Largest grant: Founders Pledge Daf | Chicago, IL | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Coldiron Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Crayons to Classrooms | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John T and Eileen M White Charitable Foundation | Orangeburg, NY | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beesley Family Foundation Largest grant: Church of Jesus Christ of Lds Philanthropies | St George, UT | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dancing Tides Foundation Inc Largest grant: International Rescue Committee | Garden City, NY | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brown Monson Foundation Largest grant: Sun Valley Music Festival | Auburn, NH | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Edwin W Pauley Foundation Largest grant: Chatham Baroquethe Ice House | Calabasas, CA | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ricciardi Family Foundation Largest grant: Ask Childhood Cancer Fuondation | Briarcliff Manor, NY | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John Mcelaney Trust Uw Fbo Town of Avon | Walpole, MA | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Adelaide B Howland Trust No 1 Largest grant: Mspcc | Dallas, TX | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| PC Fund for Animals Charitable Tr Largest grant: Oscar's Place Adoption Center | Jackson, WY | $14.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation Largest grant: St John's Episcopal Church 042-130-854 | Northampton, MA | $14.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward Kronvall Family Largest grant: Shriners' Hospitals for Children | Dallas, TX | $14.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nulman Foundation Largest grant: High Fives Non-Profit Organization | Narragansett, RI | $14.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Catholic Human Services Foundation Largest grant: Make-a-Wish New Jersey | Ringoes, NJ | $14.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gina Harman Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $14.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Milton L Williams Trust Uw Largest grant: University of Massachusetts - Amherst | Boston, MA | $14.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Davis Publications Charitable Trust Largest grant: United Way | Worcester, MA | $14.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jilmar Foundation Inc Largest grant: Holy Trinity Amrenian Church | Boca Raton, FL | $14.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Dickinson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Camillus House | Coral Gables, FL | $14.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Building 19 Foundation Largest grant: Honest Reporting | Newton, MA | $14.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Swartz Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Family & Childrens Services | Needham, MA | $14.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Norton H R for Wellesley College-Tr Largest grant: Wellesley College | Pittsburgh, PA | $14.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles Shulman Foundation Largest grant: Bowdoin College | Chicago, IL | $14.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
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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