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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blessing Foundation Largest grant: The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice | Boston, MA | $13.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rowny Foundation Inc Largest grant: MIT | Bethesda, MD | $13.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rogers Falls Family Foundation II Inc Largest grant: President and Fellows of Harvard College | Lake Forest, IL | $13.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blanker Foundation Inc Largest grant: YMCA of Greenfield | Northfield, MA | $13.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Silvernail Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Maine | Chicago, IL | $13.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tozer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Foundation for Bayport Public Library | Lake Elmo, MN | $13.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shirley Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Summer in Shirley | Shirley, MA | $13.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc Largest grant: Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc | Baltimore, MD | $13.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Steven E and Michelle Karol Charitable Foundation Trust Largest grant: Baptist Health | Boston, MA | $13.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Margaret M Brennan Uw Largest grant: Office of the Chancellor | Dallas, TX | $13.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Louise Davis Halsted Charit Fdn Largest grant: Gray Building Coalition Inc | Dallas, TX | $13.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| H Scott Gault Trust Largest grant: Missouri Valley College | Dallas, TX | $13.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard and Bette Saltzman Foundation | New York, NY | $13.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mirrel Davis Tw for Charity Largest grant: American Jewish Archives Jewish Institute of Religion | Pittsburgh, PA | $13.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Streetlight Financial Foundation Inc Largest grant: Friends of Children Inc | Florence, MA | $13.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Philip B Downing Account Largest grant: President and Fellows of Harvard | Dallas, TX | $13.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ttee Uw Emily H Shumway Largest grant: Hubbard Health Systems Inc | Dallas, TX | $13.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Goddard Foundation | Cordova, TN | $13.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Skyscrape Foundation Formerly the Marie D Jeffrey Foundation Largest grant: If Not US Then Who | St Helena, CA | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation Largest grant: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Solon, OH | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Screen Door Philanthropies Largest grant: Georgetown University | Chicago, IL | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation Largest grant: Stanford University | Bannockburn, IL | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cline Charitable Fund Largest grant: Larry Rosen Memorial Foundation | Weston, MA | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Reva & Harvey Gertel Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Halacha Education Center | Needham, MA | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Perry and Madeline Garver Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Berea College | Brookline, MA | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The William and Joanne Moeller Foundation Largest grant: Samaritan's Purse | Scottsdale, AZ | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Taylor Family Foundation Largest grant: Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers | Parsippany, NJ | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William Hosier Tuw Largest grant: Nantucket Interfaith Council | Dallas, TX | $13.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Betty Doyle Kukol Charitable Fd Largest grant: Sciboston | Dallas, TX | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Midgard Foundation Largest grant: Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Head Family Foundation Largest grant: Minnesota Orchestra | Minnetonka, MN | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Love Family Foundation Incorporated | Pittsburg, PA | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation Largest grant: Westchester Day School | White Plains, NY | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cd Foundation Largest grant: Chabad of Bershire County | New York, NY | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joia Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kundu Foundation Inc Largest grant: Asti | Weymouth, MA | $13.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| C Bullock-the Bullock Fund Largest grant: Treasurer City of Cambridge | Dallas, TX | $13.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia Largest grant: Eo Companies | Abingdon, VA | $13.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sherri Ades Falchuk Family Foundation | Chestnut Hill, MA | $13.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tranquillity Camp Inc | Wilmington, DE | $13.3K 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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