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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation Largest grant: French Institute Alliance Francaise | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Whippoorwill Family Foundation Largest grant: New Jersey Audubon Society | Prospect, KY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pokorney Family Foundation Largest grant: Buhl Park | Allison Park, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Doris Nunes Collins Memorial Trust Largest grant: Shriners Chidren's Boston | Albany, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The McConnell Foundation Largest grant: Redding City of | Redding, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rabinovitch Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pine Island Collaborative Largest grant: Ut Southwest Medical Center | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Global Impacting Fund - Daf | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Rahr Foundation Largest grant: The Nature Conservatory | Minneapolis, MN | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Silva Weiss Family Foundation Largest grant: Silverlake Conservatory of Music | Los Angeles, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John & Orlena Marsh Foundation Largest grant: Tuscora Park Foundation | Columbus, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Holtz Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Syracuse University | Royal Palm Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation Largest grant: Texas A&m University Kingsville | San Antonio, TX | $5K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Linda A Gary & Michael Belisle Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda Largest grant: Greater New Orleans Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| ACS Private Foundation Largest grant: Hopkinton High | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation Largest grant: Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago | Glenview, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation Largest grant: Children's Brain Tumor Foundation | Portland, ME | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shear Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Donor Advised Funds- Charles Schwab | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eleanor Twomey Charitable Trust | Brielle, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carol Bernick Family Foundation Largest grant: Illinois Holocaust Museum | Chicago, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Latitude at Hilton Head Foundation | Hardeeville, SC | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beatrice & Leon Friedman Charitable Foundation | Plymouth Meeting, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert M Nutting Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: University System of Maryland | Wheeling, WV | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Milton Hart Foundation Inc Largest grant: Earth Action | Boca Raton, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Martin Family Foundation Largest grant: St Therese of the Little Flower World Mission | Tampa, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leder Family Foundation Largest grant: The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Weintraub Family Foundation Largest grant: Friends of the Idf | Scarsdale, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation Largest grant: Keepers of Baker Island | Kirkland, WA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The June Foundation Largest grant: Pro Publica | Seattle, WA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sullivan & Cromwell Foundation Largest grant: Historical Madison Inc | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gries Family Foundation Largest grant: University Hospitals | Shaker Heights, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Keyes Charitable Trust Largest grant: Dundee Fc Community Trust | Austin, TX | $5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Armstrong Foundation Largest grant: National Resource Defense Council | Boston, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kanter Family Foundation Largest grant: Hyde Park Art Center | Sandy, UT | $5K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund Largest grant: Cots - Committee on Temporary Shelter | Dallas, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Can Foundation Largest grant: Wild Orca | Encino, CA | $5K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union | Laytonsville, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Baird Foundation Largest grant: US National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame | Buffalo, NY | $5K 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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