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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith charitable Foundation Largest grant: Johns Hopkins University | Wilmington, DE | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ken Cdffoundation Largest grant: Fordham Preparatory School | Rye, NY | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard G Jacobus Family Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $12.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ud Ld Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio Largest grant: Glaucoma Research Foundation | Redwood City, CA | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Steven and Lenore Newman Family Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Dennis Family Foundation Largest grant: Americans For Oxford Inc | Boston, MA | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Msw 5 Foundation Largest grant: Goodvision USA | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc Largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Baltimore, MD | $12.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brillembourg Ochoa Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Orchestra of the Americas | Miami Beach, FL | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore | Towson, MD | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc Largest grant: Saint David's School | Newton, MA | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Iqbal G Mamdani and Shelby M Mamdani Foundation Inc Largest grant: Planned Parenthood | Naples, FL | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paula Rose Foundation Largest grant: Science From Scientists | Concord, MA | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jack Murphy Foundation Largest grant: Elevate Youth | Boston, MA | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wiggins Foundation Inc Largest grant: Accessible Space Inc | Wilmington, DE | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Haddock Stanton Foundation Largest grant: International Committee of the Red Cross | Paradise Valley, AZ | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William O Nutting Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: T Rowe Price Charitable | Wheeling, WV | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Graham Stretch Family Foundation Largest grant: Impactassets Inc | Wilmington, DE | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Prospect Hill Cemetery Charitable Trust Largest grant: Prospect Hill Cemetary Association | Nantucket, MA | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation Inc Largest grant: Early Starters International | New York, NY | $12.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| One Life Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Lexington, MA | $12.5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Winifred Stevens Foundation Largest grant: California Community Foundation | Tempe, AZ | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation Largest grant: Jp Morgan - Cohen Family Fund | Beltsville, MD | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc Largest grant: Denver Art Museum - photo department | Morristown, NJ | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Al and Helen Free Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc (#1) | Dallas, TX | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation Largest grant: Los Angeles Opera | Chicago, IL | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jessie Watters Tuw Largest grant: Citizens Scholarship Fund | Dallas, TX | $12.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joy Mccann Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Florida Uf Foundation | Tampa, FL | $12.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jack & Beulah Bresler Tzedakah Fund Inc Largest grant: Aclu | Lexington, MA | $12.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dorau E Char Tr Uw Fbo Seven Chari Largest grant: Ascentria Care Alliance | Dallas, TX | $12.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Posnick Family Foundation Largest grant: Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy | Medford, MA | $12.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Victoria S Mcgrath Foundation Incorporated Largest grant: joni and friends | Harwich, MA | $12.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Patrick Cochran's Inspiration Foundation Largest grant: Skillsusa Massachussetts | Fitchburg, MA | $12.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Strausman Family Fund Inc Largest grant: Weill Cornell Medical Center College | Great Neck, NY | $12.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Yli Believe Foundation Largest grant: Taras Chance | Yorba Linda, CA | $12.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wender Foundation Largest grant: Boston Lyric Opera | Cambridge, MA | $12.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eugene M Connor Post No 193 Largest grant: American Legion Post193 | Dallas, TX | $12.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Douglas J & Elsie M Bailey Memorial Foundation Largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Bonita Springs, FL | $12.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | $12.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nicholson Fd People Wspc Needs Largest grant: The Arc of Greater Haverhill | Dallas, TX | $12.2K tax year 2024 | 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?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.