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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway Family Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Cinic Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harvey H & Catherine Moses Education Fund Largest grant: University of Buffalo | Dallas, TX | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Allen Sackler Foundation Inc Largest grant: Impact Israel | Los Angeles, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trek Scholarship Foundation Inc | Waterloo, WI | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Replogle Family Foundation Largest grant: Trustees of Dartmouth College | Wilmington, DE | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Otefe Foundation Inc Largest grant: Lao Lions Club Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greenfield Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Birthright Israel Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elsie a Brown Fund Inc Largest grant: Nfa Slater Memorial Museum | Fairfield, CT | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lukaj Foundation Inc Largest grant: Rit-Kosova Auk | Stamford, CT | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lostand Foundation Largest grant: Garrison Institute | Cold Spring, NY | $6K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Stephanie Kamenski Tr Uw Largest grant: University of Connecticut | Dallas, TX | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brzezicki Family Foundation | Wethersfield, CT | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sally E Anderson Family Foundation Largest grant: Hope Institute | Meridian, ID | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lay Family Foundation a Corporation Largest grant: Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn | Warson Woods, MO | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc Largest grant: Parks Alliance of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $6K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| New England Outdoor Writers Associa | Old Town, ME | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner Foundation Largest grant: Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown Sc | Lakewood Ranch, FL | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Richard C Bane Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Salem, MA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein Foundation Inc Largest grant: Memorial Sloan Kettering | Clark, NJ | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Andonios Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John H Wilcox Tr-Disabl Amer Vet Largest grant: Disabled American Veterans | Dallas, TX | $5.98K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| M3k Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $5.96K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation Hansen Largest grant: Ohio State University | Palm Beach, FL | $5.95K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Murray Leone Tr Fbo 4 Chars Largest grant: Cardinal Cushing Centers Inc | Dallas, TX | $5.95K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carr Family Foundation Largest grant: Union Of Concerned Scientists | Harpswell, ME | $5.94K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jaeger Family Foundation the Largest grant: Fitchburg State University | Sturbridge, MA | $5.94K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ganguly Family Foundation Largest grant: Wgbh | Boston, MA | $5.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Chester Ford Trust Uwill Largest grant: Society of St Vincent De Paul | Hanover, MA | $5.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Xcel Energy Foundation Largest grant: Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | $5.89K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cash Memorial Foundation Largest grant: YMCA- Summer Camp Scholarships (4) | Mashpee, MA | $5.88K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anil & Bharti Patil Family Foundation Inc | Melville, NY | $5.87K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John H Gould Tuw Largest grant: Lanesville Orthodox Congregationl Church | Dallas, TX | $5.85K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William & Carole Hauke Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Carole Hauke Rev Trust | Jensen Beach, FL | $5.85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Valerie Adams Memorial Charitable Trust Largest grant: Election Integrity Foundation | Roswell, GA | $5.85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robbie Goodell Foundation Inc Largest grant: Into Light Project | Tewksbury, MA | $5.84K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Herbert Twombly & G Twombly Tr Largest grant: Highland Ave Methodist Church | Brooklyn, OH | $5.82K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schon Family Foundation Largest grant: Inclusion Matters | Sherman Oaks, CA | $5.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lotta Fund for Aiding Discharged Convicts #0710900 Nutter Mcclennen Fish Largest grant: Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice | Boston, MA | $5.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Doyon Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | $5.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Whirlpool Foundation Largest grant: Cornerstone Alliance | Benton Harbor, MI | $5.8K 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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