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 Ross Family Foundation Largest grant: United Way Lackawanna & Wayne Counties | Philadelphia, PA | $13.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tondorf Family Foundation | Boston, MA | $13.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Whitehall Foundation Inc Largest grant: Southeast Georgia Health Systems | Pittsford, NY | $13.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Centimark Foundation Largest grant: The Education Partnership | Canonsburg, PA | $13.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Saul Steinberg Foundation Largest grant: Albertina Modern | New York, NY | $13.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Prentiss Family Foundation Largest grant: I Have a Dream Foundation | Dallas, TX | $13.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paisner Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Scholarship America | Natick, MA | $13.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke Foundation Largest grant: Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens | San Francisco, CA | $13.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John N Howard Uw Largest grant: Paul Revere Lodge Af&am | Dallas, TX | $13.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hamilton Char Trust Marion B Largest grant: Blue Hill Public Library | Dallas, TX | $13.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Davis Mem Fd Fbo Pub Library Largest grant: Public Library of Fall River | Dallas, TX | $13K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Freres Franciscains Conventuals | Eldersburg, MD | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Ma Largest grant: Fort Ticonderoga | Boston, MA | $13K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation Largest grant: National FFA Foundation | Brentwood, TN | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund Largest grant: Maine Association of New Americans | Boston, MA | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hemphill Family Foundation Largest grant: Center for Free Inquiry | Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Blanton Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Florida Southern College | Tampa, FL | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Clarence & Almeda Conrad Foundation Inc Largest grant: Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Palmer Townsend Uw Palmer Sch Largest grant: University of Connecticut | Brooklyn, OH | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sunflower Foundation Largest grant: Friends of Helsinki Foundation | Cambridge, MA | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carriuolo Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: World Central Kitchen | Falmouth, ME | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation Largest grant: Tiffin University | Pennington, NJ | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Enpro Foundation Largest grant: Gills Creek Watershed Association | Charlotte, NC | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wallace Foundation Largest grant: Nj Highlands Coalition | Wall, NJ | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hackett Educational Athletic Fdn Investment M Largest grant: Hackett Educ Athletic Foundation Dean Murray Treasurer | Gloucester, MA | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Walter L Mccammon Educational Largest grant: Masonic Education & Charity Trust | Boston, MA | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wipfli Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cancer Wellness Center | Wausau, WI | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Greenspan Foundation 5223318 Largest grant: Jewish Federation of New Hampshire | Boston, MA | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Charles L and Joan M Hirsch Family Foundation Largest grant: Long Island Cares | Cambridge, MA | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Darden Restaurants Inc Foundation Largest grant: Feeding America | Orlando, FL | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Martin Salomon Morton and Gustel Schreiber Morton Foundation Largest grant: New England Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Naples, FL | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hartley Corporation Largest grant: Hartley House Operating Fund | Garrison, NY | $13K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sand Foundation Largest grant: Naval War College Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $13K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Brightwater Fund Largest grant: Global Impact | Rye, NY | $13K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Larsson Danforth Family Foundation | Mattapoisett, MA | $13K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Colket Family Foundation Largest grant: Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bardes Fund Largest grant: Bath & Tennis Historic Bldg Preser Fdtn | Cincinnati, OH | $13K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Weiss Family Foundation Largest grant: Camp Stone | Cleveland, OH | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Armand G Erpf Fund Largest grant: Mustique Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | $13K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The White Fund Inc Largest grant: Lawrence History Center | Lawrence, MA | $13K tax year 2024 | 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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