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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W W & Lucretia Hafer Scholarship Tuw Largest grant: Lizeth Torres Jacinto | Buffalo, NY | $3.48K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Linda Levenson Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Family Services | Saratoga, CA | $3.45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ben G Barnett Fnd Trust Xxxxx5005 Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | Chicago, IL | $3.45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Easton Mountain Inc | Brooklyn, OH | $3.42K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Essex Veterans of World War II Charitable Tru Largest grant: Endicott College | Boston, MA | $3.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Francine J Britt Charitable Trust | Worcester, MA | $3.38K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Amy and Marc Magid Foundation Largest grant: Chabad of Bedford | Roslyn, NY | $3.36K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Executive Construction Foundation Largest grant: Gateway Foundation | Hillside, IL | $3.35K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ruth & Robert Satter Charitable Trust | Albuquerque, NM | $3.33K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J Michael Bodnar Foundation Largest grant: Correctionville Emergency Responders | Menlo Park, CA | $3.33K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Siddiq Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Brunswick Islamic Center | Piscataway, NJ | $3.33K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Berenice Roth Spalding Foundation Largest grant: Extrafoodorg | Novato, CA | $3.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba Foundation Inc Largest grant: Armenian Educational Foundation | New Vernon, NJ | $3.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lego Community Fund US Inc Largest grant: Foodshare Inc | Enfield, CT | $3.28K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kissinger Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ignite Adaptive Sports | Boulder, CO | $3.26K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Davenport L Uw Bo Charities Largest grant: The Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | $3.26K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn Largest grant: Yeshiva Achei Tmimin School | Hummelstown, PA | $3.25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Stone Soup Foundation Inc Largest grant: Brown University | Bethesda, MD | $3.25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alfred N Watson Family Foundation Largest grant: Holy Trinity | Washington, DC | $3.25K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family Foundation Largest grant: Memorial Art Gallery | Pittsford, NY | $3.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Goff Family Foundation Largest grant: Save Our Schools Arizona Network | Phoenix, AZ | $3.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Buhrmaster Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tuck Annual Giving | Naples, FL | $3.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Raymond L Golden Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | $3.25K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Kim Edwards Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Good Shepherd Pledge | Lexington, KY | $3.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Helping Hearts Foundation Largest grant: United Way of Tri County Inc | Albany, NY | $3.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Malcolm Wesley Myers and Anna Largest grant: University of Pittsburgh Fbo Itzayana Almanza | Saint Louis, MO | $3.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rhodapearl K Bayha Tr Uw Largest grant: Cincinnati City School District | Eagan, MN | $3.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Friends of Le Korsa Inc | Bethany, CT | $3.19K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Podolsky Family Foundation Largest grant: Congregation Beth Shalom | Riverwoods, IL | $3.19K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary E Brock Trust Largest grant: Pleasant Street Methodist Church | Johnston, RI | $3.16K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lanbro Foundation | Sheldon, SC | $3.15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hale Family Foundation Largest grant: Summer Stock Stage | Naples, FL | $3.15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Grossman Family Charitable Funds Inc Largest grant: Young Artists of America (yaa) at Strathmore | Bethesda, MD | $3.13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ed & Mary Lewis Foundation Largest grant: Beverly Hills Education | Beverly Hills, CA | $3.12K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kassel-Backer Foundation Largest grant: Congregation Beth Elohim | Brooklyn, NY | $3.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Singleton Family Foundation | Franklin, MA | $3.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust Co Holland & Knight Llp | Boston, MA | $3.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sheerr Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Friends of | Philadelphia, PA | $3.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mccullough Foundation Largest grant: North Stonington Congregational Church | New York, NY | $3.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Allen and Shirley Speiser Foundation Inc Stanley Brooks Largest grant: Grand Foundation | Glenmoore, PA | $3.09K tax year 2025 | 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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