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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esherick-Ye Foundation | Berkeley, CA | $6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gleason Family Foundation Largest grant: National School Choice Awareness Foundation | Pine Grove, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Higgins Family Foundation Largest grant: Manhattan Theatre Club | Dallas, TX | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Zell Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: To Rise Up Industries | Boston, MA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John F Stern Tua Dtd 5-1-87 Largest grant: Erving Ehenderson | Lenox, MA | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Worthing Scholarship Fund Largest grant: University of Houston | Dallas, TX | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Smith Timothy Tr Uwill Largest grant: Town of Eastham | Pittsburgh, PA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elias H & Sophie Raymond Scholar Largest grant: University of Connecticut | Dallas, TX | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nan Weinstein Family Foundation | Brookline, MA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Munschauer Family Foundation Largest grant: Dexter Southfield Annual Fund | Boston, MA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation Largest grant: Alfred Braun Hut System | Aspen, CO | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dodge Charitable Trust Largest grant: St Mary's College of Maryland Foundation Inc | Mechanicsville, MD | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dedalus Foundation Inc Largest grant: The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | New York, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Marshall & Therese Sonenshine Fdn Largest grant: Hunter College Foundation | New York, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Raymond and Pauline Larson Foundation Largest grant: East Hartford Public Schools | East Hartford, CT | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George W Kelley Trust Uw Largest grant: Easter Seals of Massachusetts | Hanover, MA | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation Largest grant: The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential | Boca Raton, FL | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund Largest grant: Oregon State University | Milwaukee, WI | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| UCT Charities Largest grant: Franciscan University | Galloway, OH | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eagan Family Charitable Foundation Trust Largest grant: The Shoreline Soup Kitchen | Ivoryton, CT | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kontulis Fund Largest grant: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wyman Youth Trust Largest grant: Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle | Seattle, WA | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shiush and Hannah Wang Family Found Largest grant: The Elm Church | Flushing, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Passport Foundation Largest grant: Earthjustice | Wilmington, DE | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Virginia & John L Sinclair Foundation Inc Largest grant: Benton County Fop Lodge 89 Foundation | Avon, IN | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rmlow Foundation Largest grant: Crop Organization | San Francisco, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Graham Hunter Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Bill Cook Foundation | Ravena, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mfi Foundation Largest grant: The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Palmer-Walker Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alzheimer's Association | Rockville Centre, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walton Family Charitable Foundation 2022 Largest grant: Anne Marie and Brian Mccarthy Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stu and Betsy Reese Family Foundation Largest grant: Faithcare | Marco Island, FL | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John and Laura Broderick Family Foundation Largest grant: Breakthrough New York Inc | Wilmington, DE | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eugene & Carol Atkinson Family Foundation Largest grant: Riverside Theatre | Vero Beach, FL | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| G L Connolly Foundation Largest grant: Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph | Moraga, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc Largest grant: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gedale B & Barbara S Horowitz Foundation Largest grant: Lehigh University | New York, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Allibhoy-Khaishgi Family Foundation Largest grant: Tcf USA | Washington, DC | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area | Mill Valley, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Casey's Clubhouse Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $6K 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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