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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Family Foundation Largest grant: International Association of Law Schools | Napa, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William Nelson Cromwell Foundation Largest grant: Jane E Calvert - The Dickinson Writings Project | New York, NY | $10K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Tonamora Foundation Inc Largest grant: Svhc Foundation | Arlington, VT | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Walker Foundation Co Derek Smead | Rye, NH | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Marvin Ronald Bernstein Foundation Largest grant: West Hills Covenant Church | Upland, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| JMP Foundation Inc Largest grant: Americas Grow a Row Inc | Wilmington, DE | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Herman Maril Foundation Inc Largest grant: Provincetown Art Association and Museum | Provincetown, MA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lsg Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Temple Beth Shalom | Boston, MA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation Largest grant: Rush University Medical Center | Oak Park, IL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A Lindsay & Olive B O'connor Foundation Inc Largest grant: O'connor Hospital | Delhi, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Negaunee Foundation | Northbrook, IL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dicarlo Plank Foundation Largest grant: Baltimore School for the Arts | Baltimore, MD | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Colorado Health Foundation Largest grant: Trailhead Institute | Denver, CO | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Colliswarner Foundation Inc Largest grant: Communities in Schools Nova | Alexandria, VA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| O'scannlain Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Marc & Eva Stern Foundation Largest grant: Vanderbilt University | Los Angeles, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Magowan Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kent School | Mt Kisco, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wj and Lillian Kemler Foundation Margaret Savage President Largest grant: St Ignace Area Schools | Troy, MI | $10K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Kivowitz Charitable Foundation | Victoria, TX | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Christie and Chinua Achebe Foundation Largest grant: Umass Amherst | Warwick, RI | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ajax Foundation Largest grant: Tumbleweeds | Seattle, WA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Freedom Forum Inc Largest grant: Dow Jones News Fund | Washington, DC | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| BERGREEN FOUNDATION formerly known as THE BERNARD BERGREEN FOUNDATION | Thornwood, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jpmoh Foundation Largest grant: Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anthony E Meyer Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Macaulay Honors College Foundation | New York, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Deborah S Harris Foundation Largest grant: World VisionWomen of Vision | Charlotte, NC | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ishiyama Foundation Largest grant: Npr | San Francisco, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John and Elizabeth Kerrigan Charitable Foundation | Atherton, CA | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jm Haggar Jr Family Foundation Largest grant: St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Dallas, TX | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mill Foundation Ltd Largest grant: Chill Global | Burlington, VT | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation Largest grant: National Gallery of Art | Brooklyn, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William & Joan Edmonds Foundation Largest grant: All Saints Episcopal Mission | Birmingham, AL | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tim & Lauren Schrager Family Foundation Largest grant: Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc | Wilmington, DE | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dow Company Foundation Largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation | Midland, MI | $10K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ed & Gladys Bailey Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Wills Eye Foundation Wills Eye Foundation | Woodbury, NJ | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rothschild Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mcdonogh School | Baltimore, MD | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Thom Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mankato Christian High School Inc | Wilmington, DE | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Felicity House Inc Largest grant: Aspergerautism Network Inc | New York, NY | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Irving I Stone Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | $10K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Powers Foundation Inc Largest grant: Highland Center Corporation | Shreveport, LA | $10K 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?
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