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 Danica Foundation Largest grant: Dollars & Sense | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| So Hum Foundation Largest grant: Aravind Eye Foundation | Portland, OR | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Vanderwerf Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Liberty Barn | Palm City, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Noblelight Foundation Largest grant: Hope Opportunity Meaning and Equality Ghana Lbg (home) | Long Beach, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Olemberg Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Temple Menorah | Miami, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dr Scholl Foundation Largest grant: Trust for the National Mall | Northbrook, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Barons Second Chance Foundation Largest grant: The Bessemer Giving Fund | Los Angeles, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation Largest grant: Voter Participation Center | Chicago, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Josephine Herbert Gleis Foundation Largest grant: University of Ca Irvine Foundation | Corona Del Mar, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dreman Foundation Inc Largest grant: The National Philanthrop | Palm Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Humphreys Family Foundation of Scottsdale Largest grant: Ez Heart & Soul Rescue | West Linn, OR | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chris T Sullivan Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bullard Family Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ari and Nechama Baer Foundation Inc | Valley Village, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Zerhouni Family Charitable Foundation Inc co Bruce Holbrook Largest grant: Curtis Institute Of Music | Norfolk, VA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fleishhacker Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation Inc Largest grant: Holy Trinity Cathedral | Carmel, IN | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Columbus Phipps Foundation Largest grant: Mountain Empire Community College | Dallas, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Victoria Sousa Foundation Largest grant: Bishop Stang High School | Bristol, RI | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richenthal Foundation Largest grant: Playwrights Horizons | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Houston Family Foundation Largest grant: The Woodlands Methodist Church | Albany, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nutrition Science Foundation Largest grant: Organic Farming Research Foundation | Austin, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kirwan Family Foundation Inc | Newport Coast, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Goergen Foundation Inc Largest grant: Princeton University | North Palm Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Greg Merage Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Teton Village, WY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Norman and Rosalie Fain Family Foundation | Pawtucket, RI | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum Foundation Inc Largest grant: Congregation Beth Shalom | Cedarhurst, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rodman Foundation Largest grant: Coachella Valley Repertory | St Paul, MN | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Truckin' Foundation Largest grant: Met Museum | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Heimann Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Cincinnati Foundation Alzheimer's | Cincinnati, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bulova Stetson Fund Largest grant: Stetson University Inc | Garden City, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bruner Family Foundation Largest grant: Als Association - Golden West Chapter | Half Moon Bay, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kukla Family Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Heaton Mcbrayer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Center Point | Toccoa, GA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rob Walton Foundation Largest grant: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation | Bentonviille, AR | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lewis Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alzheimer's Association | Miami, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pro Cyclist Foundation Largest grant: Tam Cycling | Boulder, CO | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dicroce Family Foundation Largest grant: Star Kids Scholarship Program | Jupiter, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Morris J & Betty Kaplun Foundation Inc Largest grant: Omg Youth Sports | Florham Park, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ballmann Family Private Foundation Largest grant: Good Samaritan Home | Milwaukee, WI | $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?
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