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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Family Foundation Largest grant: Capital Area Tech Center | Norway, ME | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Campbell Family Foundation Largest grant: Camphill Village Kimberton | Wilmette, IL | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beatrice Renfield Foundation Largest grant: The Brearley School | New York, NY | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carita Foundation-Ima Largest grant: Trust for Public Land | Pittsburgh, PA | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marc J Leder Foundation Inc Largest grant: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nesi Family Foundation Largest grant: Adam J Lewis Academy | New York, NY | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fred Gellert Family Foundation Largest grant: Mountain Play Association | Mill Valley, CA | $11K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Erlbaum Family Foundation Largest grant: Mesivta High School of Greater Phila | Ardmore, PA | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David Bohnett Foundation Largest grant: Los Angeles Philharmonic | Beverly Hills, CA | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brooks Family Foundation Largest grant: Cornell University | Boston, MA | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carle C Conway Scholarship Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jobs First Nyc | Stamford, CT | $11K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John J Signer Memorial Trust Fund Largest grant: Stanford University | Milwaukee, WI | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Estate of Benjamin B Lewis Largest grant: Nourish Bridgeport Inc Rev Sara Smith Exec Director | Trumbull, CT | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Franklin S Upham Trust Largest grant: Peoples Congregational Church | Dallas, TX | $10.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Minerva J Davis Tua-Agawam Lib Largest grant: Town of Agawam | Dallas, TX | $10.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| M Fletcher Tkacyzk & E Mahaney Memorial Largest grant: Norwich University fbo Chekina Pemba | Brattleboro, VT | $10.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uwsp Foundation | Stevens Point, WI | $10.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Zhangxu Family Foundation | Saratoga, CA | $10.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tua Mary Ruffino Charitable Largest grant: Merrimack College | Dallas, TX | $10.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joseph H Stone Tr Uw Trinitarian Church Largest grant: Trinitarian Congregational Church of North Andover | Boston, MA | $10.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alan D & Judith Tobin Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Northeastern University | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $10.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lijiang Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | $10.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Community Foundation | Wadsworth, OH | $10.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Friends of the Library - Winthrop by the Sea Largest grant: Winthrop Public Library | Winthrop, MA | $10.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Butler Agnes R Tr Fbo M V Hosp Largest grant: Martha's Vineyard Hospital | Dallas, TX | $10.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Princeton Jewish Center | Princeton, NJ | $10.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ryder System Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way Miami | Alpharetta, GA | $10.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ahepa 371 Inc Largest grant: Ahepa District 10 | Harrison Township, MI | $10.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jd Foundation Ua Dtd 11302000 | Nashua, NH | $10.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Baker Foundation Largest grant: University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $10.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Conant William H Tr Uind Largest grant: Conant Community Health Center Corp | Pittsburgh, PA | $10.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mckeryn Bridge Foundation | Manchester, NH | $10.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William B Murphy Thrive Foundation Inc Largest grant: Abby's House | Longboat Key, FL | $10.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Florence S Ducey Foundation Xxxxx1002 Largest grant: The First Church of Christ Science | Chicago, IL | $10.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Price Foundation Largest grant: Squash Busters | Providence, RI | $10.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ziyao Liu Charitable Trust | Wellesley, MA | $10.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| L and M Kraus Memorial Fund Largest grant: Catholic Charitable Bureau | Dallas, TX | $10.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Matthews Massachusetts Memorial Largest grant: University of Tampa | Dallas, TX | $10.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Walter R and Helen Hennessey Charitable Foundation | North Attleboro, MA | $10.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Steinberg Lalli Char Fndt Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Giving Fund | Acton, MA | $10.5K 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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