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 Doolittle Family Foundation Largest grant: Jacksonville Symphony | Atlantic Beach, FL | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hale Foundation Largest grant: Doctors Without Borders | Barrington, IL | $4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Guthrie Foundation Largest grant: First Parish Unitarian | Sea Island, GA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation Inc Largest grant: Theatre World Awards Inc | New York, NY | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Downs J a for Winchester Unit Soc-Tr Largest grant: Belmont University | Pittsburgh, PA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kenneth Aidekman Family Foundation Largest grant: Bard Prision Initiative | Chatham, NJ | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Benjamin and Frances David Foundation Largest grant: Saint George Melkite | Birmingham, AL | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation | Studio City, CA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beta Kappa Phi Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship Foundation Largest grant: University of Tennessee | Westborough, MA | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stateside Foundation Largest grant: Red Door Community | New York, NY | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Prevot Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Burke Mountain Academy | East Hardwick, VT | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Crescent Porter Hale Foundation Largest grant: The Basic Fund | San Francisco, CA | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lucy I Sherman Charitable Foundation Largest grant: International Rescue Committee Inc | Newton Centre, MA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Owen M Johnson Family Foundation Largest grant: Boone County Community Foundation | Potomac, MD | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust Largest grant: Wis Nature Conservancy | Madison, WI | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kathy L Shapiro Foundation Inc Inc Largest grant: The Soul Center | Baltimore, MD | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Emanuel Bachmann Foundation Largest grant: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Southern California Chapter | Los Angeles, CA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nicholas J Pisaris Foundation Inc Largest grant: Generosity Ministry | Pittsboro, NC | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nesburn Family Foundation Co Anthony B Nesburn Md | Santa Monica, CA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| West Family Foundation Largest grant: Save the Music Foundation | Coralville, IA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Four Ten Foundation Largest grant: Wee Give Food Pantry | Highland Park, TX | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc | Columbus, GA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arpin Charitable Fund Inc (dba Arpin Strong) Largest grant: Global Institute for Transformation | Essex, CT | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Patrick F Taylor Foundation Largest grant: The Lsu Agricultural Center | New Orleans, LA | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edgemon Family Foundation Largest grant: Give Well | Dallas, TX | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Super Scratch Championship Foundation Inc Largest grant: Pennsylvania State University | Lafayette Hill, PA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nefrig Continuingeducation Fund Inc | Wareham, MA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation Largest grant: California Waterfowl Association | Wilmington, DE | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Silver Sun Foundation Largest grant: Wfuv | New York, NY | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James J & Helen M Mccaffery Charitable Foundation Trust Largest grant: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region | Colorado Springs, CO | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Moneta Group Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Ronald Mcdonald House | St Louis, MO | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation Largest grant: All Saints by the Sea | Seattle, WA | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert T & Margaret Moore Memorial Trust Co Wells Fargo Bank Trust Department Largest grant: Mountain Humane | Reno, NV | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stern Family Foundation Largest grant: Calibrate Earth | Sherman Oaks, CA | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dealessandro Foundation Largest grant: The New School | Freehold, NJ | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Libby & Gary Pedri Charitable Trust | Rock Springs, WY | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Baker Foundation Largest grant: Collier County Community Fdn | Decatur, AL | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Zichron Yaakov Meir Fund | Brooklyn, NY | $4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mccormack Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Buggy Bunch | Plymouth, MA | $4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hylant Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Butler University Office of Advancement | Toledo, OH | $4K 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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