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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanee Hunt Family Foundation Largest grant: Hunt Alternatives | Washington, DC | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fox Foundation Inc Largest grant: World Wildlife Fund | Princeton, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stuart M Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Yale University | Port Washington, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hilltop Foundation Largest grant: St Judes Childrens Research Hosp | Pahrump, NV | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ach Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Trustees of Columbia University in the C | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mitchell Oscar & Mary Wildey Sch Fd Largest grant: Ashley Aker Co Univ of Minnesota Twin Cities | Saint Louis, MO | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Thomas Thompson Trust Largest grant: Northern Duchess Hospital Foundation | Boston, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation Largest grant: Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation | Naples, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James Walter Scott Trust | Nashville, TN | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lyche Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: La Crosse Community Theater | Onalaska, WI | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Imb Foundation DBA the Richardson Family Foundation Largest grant: Inspire Access Inc | Bethesda, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sanda Hills Equine Center Inc | Jasper, IN | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward L Anderson Jr Foundation Inc Largest grant: Chautauqua Dance Circle | Davis, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bobolink Foundation Largest grant: Rainforest Trust | Chicago, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nikoh Foundation Largest grant: Israel Cancer Research Fund | Northbrook, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bayer Family Foundation Largest grant: Francis W Parker School | Bridgeview, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Syracuse University | Naples, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Springriver Private Foundation Trust Largest grant: Lafayette College | Farmington, CT | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc Largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Steven & Jacqueline Miller Family Foundation Largest grant: Boston University School of Medicine | Cincinnati, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Malou Foundation Largest grant: Greater Horizons | Pasadena, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hoops Family Foundation Largest grant: Bloodwaterorg | Denver, CO | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harjes Family Foundation Largest grant: Montana Chamber Music Society | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Connected Communities Foundation Inc Largest grant: New England Resident Service Coordinators Inc | Boston, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc Largest grant: Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton | Los Angeles, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Giant Eagle Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sexton Family Foundation Largest grant: United Way of Collier and the Keys | Vero Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jerome L Greene Foundation Largest grant: North Star Fund Inc | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William S Abell Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jubilee Association of Maryland | Chevy Chase, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc Largest grant: Naacp for Voter Rides | Santa Monica, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sageview Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Newport Beach, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Price Foundation | Avon, CO | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Watson Stone Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Pardada Pardadi Educational Society | Easton, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| D M Dilella Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Museum of the American Revolution | Delray Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dr Ramon Tallaj Foundation Inc Largest grant: His Holiness Pope Francis | Bronx, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gustavo Posse Foundation Largest grant: Utu | Boston, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wenden Foundation Largest grant: Direct Relief | Washington Depot, CT | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Weld Family Foundation Largest grant: Gear Up Alumni Association | Boston, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| St Mary's Foundation Largest grant: Casa Hogar Del Anciano De Ensenada Ac | Lomita, CA | $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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