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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dune Foundation a Nj Nonprofit Corporation Largest grant: Rutgers University | North Brunswick, NJ | $5.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Louis Nayovitz Foundation Largest grant: North Star Network | Philadelphia, PA | $5.75K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn Largest grant: United Way of Rhode Island | Westerly, RI | $5.75K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tw Arthur M Ingold for Various Chbls Largest grant: Mass Soc Prev Cruelty to Animals | Saint Louis, MO | $5.75K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stuttering Foundation of America Largest grant: Action for Stammering Children | Memphis, TN | $5.75K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gellman Family Foundation Largest grant: Madison Square Boys & Girls Club | Boca Raton, FL | $5.75K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Abettor Foundation | New York, NY | $5.75K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| M Edward Morris Foundation Inc | Princeton, NJ | $5.75K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Norman M Shack Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Foster Care Advocacy Center | Reading, MA | $5.74K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| TRUST under WILL of RHODA A HOGAN Largest grant: Alley Cat Allies | Somersworth, NH | $5.72K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dexter B Hitchcock Tuw-First Bap Largest grant: First Baptist Society of Holyoke | Dallas, TX | $5.72K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood | Saratoga, CA | $5.67K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation Largest grant: Eilat Charities | Lawrence, NY | $5.67K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation Largest grant: US Presidential Scholars Foundation US Presidential Scholars Foundation | West Bloomfield, MI | $5.65K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mildred Alderson Trust | Richmond, VA | $5.65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Parker Fund Largest grant: Attleboro High School Scholarship Foundation | Attleboro, MA | $5.63K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Truw of Maybelle Surface Xxxxx1007 Largest grant: First Church of Christ Scientist Estate and Trust Administration | Chicago, IL | $5.61K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lienonefung Foundation Largest grant: Uc Davis | Cupertino, CA | $5.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Frank & Fermina Pasciuto Founda Largest grant: Pope Saint John Xxiii National Seminary | Arlington, MA | $5.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gilbane Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Rhode Island Community Foundation | Providence, RI | $5.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Stamford, CT | $5.55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wilensky Foundation Largest grant: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Worcester, MA | $5.54K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ds Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Miami, FL | $5.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Salem Community Benefit Inc Largest grant: Catholic Charities New Hampshire (dba NH Food Bank) | Salem, NH | $5.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mst Foundation Largest grant: Junior Achievement | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Helen Fava Scholarship Trust Largest grant: Boston University and Jonathan Alecio | Exeter, NH | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Guston Foundation Largest grant: Doctors Without Borders | West Hurley, NY | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Nycm Foundation Largest grant: Friends of Bassett | Edmeston, NY | $5.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lach Family Foundation Largest grant: Horizon Community Church | Montgomery, OH | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amaranth Foundation Largest grant: Allentown Symphony Association | Philadelphia, PA | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bergeron Family Foundation Largest grant: Saint Michael's College | Needham, MA | $5.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Graymer Phoenix Foundation Inc Largest grant: Puppies Behind Bars | Vero Beach, FL | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Frank W Holas Charitable Trust Largest grant: Shepard Center | Ashland, MA | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| H Fort Flowers Foundation Largest grant: Georgia Tech | Houston, TX | $5.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frederick M Peyser Jr Foundation Largest grant: Williams College | Shelburne, VT | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leslie Fund Inc Largest grant: William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | Wilmington, DE | $5.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jacks Drive 55 Foundation | Boston, MA | $5.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation | Camden, NJ | $5.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nalen Foundation Largest grant: Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation | Ketchum, ID | $5.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Joel P and Ricki G Robinson Family Foundation Largest grant: Huntington News | La Canada, CA | $5.5K 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.