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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfc Trust Largest grant: Paypal Giving Fund | Nanuet, NY | $3.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dweck Philanthropies Inc Largest grant: Trustees of Columbia University | Washington, DC | $3.56K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Baruch Fund Largest grant: American Jewish Committee | Park Ridge, NJ | $3.55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William Searls Scholarship Fund First National Bank Trustee Largest grant: Empire Beauty School | Damariscotta, ME | $3.53K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Carol and Arnold Wolowitz Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Hauppauge, NY | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Renbrook School | Hartford, CT | $3.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Guilford Foundation | Guilford, CT | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Anderson Foundation Largest grant: City of Hope Phoenix | Paradise Valley, AZ | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paul & Cheryl Hamel Family Foundation Largest grant: Barrow Neurological Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nils and Janet Johnson Foundation Inc Largest grant: YMCA Youngstown | Canfield, OH | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Build a Dream Family Foundation | Sheridan, WY | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schreck Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wrocklage Family Charitable Foundation | Goshen, OH | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| I J Van Huffel Foundation Xxxxxxxxx Largest grant: American Red Cross | Warren, OH | $3.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Netter Foundation Inc Largest grant: Selfhelp Community Services | Boynton Beach, FL | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Spire Robert & Elaine Char Tr Largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char Sci & Wildlife Cons Fdn Largest grant: Newark Museum of Art | Iselin, NJ | $3.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert W & Amy T Barker Family Foundation Largest grant: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Pennington, NJ | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James E Robison Foundation Largest grant: Haleakela Inc | Morrisville, VT | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Swope Memorial Loan Fund Largest grant: Saint Louis University | Milwaukee, WI | $3.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sadinoff Family Foundation Largest grant: Jcc on the Palisades | Fort Lee, NJ | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Whipstock Hill Preservation Society Inc Largest grant: Fund for North Bennington | Bennington, VT | $3.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Mt Ascutney Hospital & Health Center | Ascutney, VT | $3.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mills Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: House of Victory Fund | South Yarmouth, MA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Erdle Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Senior Life Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Roros Foundation Largest grant: Helen Keller International | Nashville, TN | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Geaton and Joann Decesaris Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Go2 Foundation Lung Cancer | Davidsonville, MD | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Harriet & George Blank Bella Foundation Ui Dtd 12232008 Largest grant: Jewish Federation of West Central Nj | New Hope, PA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Clemens Family Foundation Largest grant: Nexial Systems Foundation | Lincoln, MA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mike and Corky Hale Stoller Foundation Largest grant: Man Kind Initiative | Los Angeles, CA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arbor Dog Foundation Inc | Cockeysville, MD | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| O'connor Family Foundation Largest grant: The Cardinals Appeal | New York, NY | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sidney Kimmel Foundation Largest grant: Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David L Lieb Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Webb Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ny School of Urban Ministry | Fishkill, NY | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Conston Foundation Largest grant: Chop Foundation | Narberth, PA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Akshaya Patra Foundation | Sunrise, FL | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John R and Barbara a Tormondsen Foundation Largest grant: Shatterproof | Stamford, CT | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Degnan Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: CHS Symphony (Endowment) | Kiawah Island, SC | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bradford Family Foundation Largest grant: Wyoming Catholic College | St Louis, MO | $3.5K 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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