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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres Foundation Largest grant: Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation | Northfield, IL | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wenwach Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood Association of Metropolitan Was | Wilmington, DE | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Albert Goodstein Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Chicago, IL | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Adams Fund Largest grant: Hoag Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Yang Foundation Largest grant: American Friends Service Committee | New Hartford, NY | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Peck Katherine L Edu Scholar Pfdn Largest grant: University of Connecticut | Brooklyn, OH | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Jane Henson Foundation Largest grant: American Museum of the Moving Image | New York, NY | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Danielle Rose Paikin Foundation Largest grant: Unmanageable | Newark, DE | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Thaler Family Foundation Largest grant: David M Thaler Sports Center | Minnetrista, MN | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ann Hyatt & James Donald Kenney Family Foundation | Mandeville, LA | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation Largest grant: Lithuanian Catholic Press Society | San Diego, CA | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Miller Foundation Largest grant: Make-a-Wish Foudation | Marion, MA | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Keck Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Millerton Volunteer Fire Department | Millerton, PA | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Family Mayer Foundation Largest grant: Longmont Community Foundation | Boulder, CO | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust Largest grant: Temple Israel | Wilmington, DE | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Kja Reilly Family Foundation Largest grant: The Addictions Care Center the Addictions Care Center | Latham, NY | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alexander-Bee Scholarship Fund Largest grant: California State Universitysacramento Fbo Allison Becerra | Saint Louis, MO | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jacob Irving Foundation Co Richard Levinson | Edison, NJ | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Orser Jonathan Charitable Pfdn Largest grant: Toledo Symphony | Brooklyn, OH | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Greg D and Melanie S Mcfarland Foundation Largest grant: American National Red Cross | Lakewood, WA | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Americana Arts Foundation Largest grant: Yale University - School of Drama | Cincinnati, OH | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Beightler Squires Charitable Trust Largest grant: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Foundaiton | Tustin, CA | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation Largest grant: Jacksonville Symphony | Pittsburgh, PA | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rardin Foundation Inc Largest grant: Changent | Madison, WI | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary and Emanuel Rosenfeld Foundation 2 Largest grant: Philabundance | Cincinnati, OH | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Todd Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Church on the Hill | Tulsa, OK | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The George & Patricia Evans Foundation Inc Largest grant: Samaritans Purse | Dublin, GA | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fitzgerald Foundation Largest grant: Meals on Wheels Plus Inc | Boerne, TX | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gendell Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ikar | Wilmington, DE | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harry Donenfeld Foundation Inc Largest grant: Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Yorktown Heights, NY | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Beckerer Foundation Inc Largest grant: St Anne's Ecumenical Food Pantry | Bridgeport, CT | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ravarino Family Foundation Largest grant: Notre Dame University | Saint Louis, MO | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Brotherhood Foundation Largest grant: Habitat for Humanity | Columbus, OH | $4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Butler Family Fund Largest grant: HouseUS | Washington, DC | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Donald P King Foundation Largest grant: Ben Franklin Academy Ben Franklin Academy | Atlanta, GA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| TLG Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: UMass Amherst Foundation | New Rochelle, NY | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation Largest grant: Northwestern University | Glencoe, IL | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Geo B Williams Schisp Fd Uw Largest grant: Springfield College Fbo Isabella Stair | Brooklyn, OH | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stockdale Family Foundation | Tacoma, WA | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Koonce Foundationinc | Naples, FL | $4K tax year 2025 | 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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