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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shaver Family Foundation Largest grant: Big Fish Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $5.25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Terry and Suzan Kramer Family Foundation Largest grant: The UCLA Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5.25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Heffernan Family Foundation Largest grant: Iona Preparatory School | Rye Brook, NY | $5.25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Barker Welfare Foundation Largest grant: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $5.25K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wofford College | Charlotte, NC | $5.25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Peter Degeorge Charitable Trust Largest grant: Warrior Health Foundation | Jupiter, FL | $5.25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Trevor Place Foundation Largest grant: New York Presbyterian Hospital | New York, NY | $5.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Granoff Family Foundation | Providence, RI | $5.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Goldstone Family Foundation Largest grant: Nuvance Health | Ridgefield, CT | $5.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Westlake Foundation Inc Largest grant: Shields & Stripes | Sterling, VA | $5.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosenthal Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | New York, NY | $5.24K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Herman Auerbach Memorial Tr Fund Largest grant: Pythian Camp | New York, NY | $5.24K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Helen J Randall Tuw Largest grant: The First Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | $5.23K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Regal Foundation Largest grant: Boys and Girls Clubs of America | Knoxville, TN | $5.22K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Newalliance Foundation Inc Largest grant: The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank Incorporated | New Haven, CT | $5.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Reardon Family Charitable Fdn Inc | Attleboro, MA | $5.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Sollee Family Foundation Largest grant: Democracy Forward Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nordemann Foundation Largest grant: International Rescue Committee | Merrick, NY | $5.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tuw Charle Davis Fbo Moretown Vt Largest grant: Town of Moretown | Dallas, TX | $5.19K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Zoe's Best Friend Inc Largest grant: Ball & Socket Arts | Cheshire, CT | $5.18K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arjun Family Foundation Largest grant: America Cares | Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | $5.18K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mashpee Boosters Club Inc | Mashpee, MA | $5.18K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jenkins Rev Albert E & Nancy G Largest grant: Kcet Palencia Turner | Detroit, MI | $5.18K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Belz Foundation Largest grant: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc | Memphis, TN | $5.18K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The James L Bildner Charitable Trust Largest grant: Weta | Manchester, MA | $5.17K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Broadreach Foundation Largest grant: Julius Pomles | Raleigh, NC | $5.16K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tranont Foundation Inc | Lehi, UT | $5.16K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Es & Mj Mayer Foundation Largest grant: The Common Foundation | Hallowell, ME | $5.15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edison Properties Newark Foundation Largest grant: Epnf Jcf Donor Advised Fund | Newark, NJ | $5.15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Allan J Battershill Fund of the Lawrence Rotary Club Largest grant: Lawrence Rotary Foundation Inc | North Andover, MA | $5.14K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bhawan Family Charitable Foundation | Boston, MA | $5.14K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chern Family Foundation Largest grant: Autism Speaks | Northbrook, IL | $5.11K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Galaxy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Hartland, WI | $5.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Within Sight Foundation Largest grant: American Red Cross | Canton, GA | $5.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Money For Women Barbara Deming Memorial Fund | Bearsville, NY | $5.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Zaihua Hu & Jing Zhang Family Foundation Largest grant: Motivont | Walnut, CA | $5.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James C Allen Charitable Foundation | Edwards, CO | $5.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Snl Foundation Largest grant: Food Forward | Los Angeles, CA | $5.08K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education Largest grant: Donors Chooseorg | New York, NY | $5.07K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Arce Scholarship Fund Inc Co Gabriel Hammond Largest grant: johns hopkins university | Dallas, TX | $5.05K 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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