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 Dickey Fund Largest grant: Meredith Matthews YMCA | Seattle, WA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wisconsin Scottish Rite Foundation Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | $3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Parks Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Patricia M Powers Charitable Trust Largest grant: Helping Up Mission | Monkton, MD | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Covey Gant Foundation Largest grant: University of North Texas Health Science Center | Fort Worth, TX | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Christian Heritage Foundation Largest grant: Don Sunshine Ministries | Allentown, PA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Murdy Foundation Largest grant: Tustin Presbyterian Church | Santa Ana, CA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Colegato Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro Inc | Chicago, IL | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Largest grant: Opera North 2 | New York, NY | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Order of Colonial Lords of Manors in America Largest grant: National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Ny | New York, NY | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wellner Family Community Trust Bb Ttee Largest grant: North Canaan Social Services | Lenox, MA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| P2 Foundation Inc Largest grant: World Central Kitchen | Big Sky, MT | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ming Chen Burdett Foundation Largest grant: Tamu Hockey Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Yuen Larson Legacy Foundation | Encinitas, CA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc Largest grant: Block Island Nature Conservancy | New Canaan, CT | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Frantzman Scott Charitable Foundation Largest grant: 4 Paws for Ability | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Egerter Family Foundation Largest grant: Communities in Schools of Chicago | Wilmington, DE | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc Largest grant: UNC at Chapel Hill | Pennington, NJ | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Beensen Julia B Charitable Tuw Largest grant: Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Casler Foundation Largest grant: Good Samaritan Ministries | Ham Lake, MN | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation Largest grant: Children's Cancer Connection | West Des Moines, IA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kingdom Alliance Foundation Largest grant: Urban Hope Community Church | Florence, AL | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Madeline & Arnold Schuster Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Palm Beach, FL | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dupont Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Wellesley College | Saint James, NY | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Renfrew Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leo D Boyajian Family Foundation Xxx3592 Largest grant: New England Institute of Technology Student Scholarships | Johnston, RI | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dekker Foundation Largest grant: United Religions & Transcultural Faith Alliance Foundation | Westport, CT | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hoffman Family Foundation Largest grant: Monadnock United Way | Boston, MA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David and Masako Rosen Family Foundation Largest grant: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Wilmington, DE | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc Lake F Largest grant: Lake County Haven | Lake Bluff, IL | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Brien & Shelly Deatley Family Foundation Largest grant: American Heart Association | Lewiston, ID | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Reid Burns Foundation Largest grant: Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mcgee Avenue Baptist Church | Wilmington, DE | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Solot and Karp Family Foundation Largest grant: Yellowstone Forever | Wilmington, DE | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Moran Family Foundation Largest grant: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Tequesta, FL | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Foulds Wm Cotr Uw W F Fam Fd Largest grant: North United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Macaskill Foundation Largest grant: National Theater | Oyster Bay, NY | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles Timmons Foundation Largest grant: Furman University | Wilmington, DE | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The William W & Pamela C Lane Foundation Largest grant: Church of the Holy Comforter | Vero Beach, FL | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ambrecht Family Foundation Largest grant: First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach | Gulf Stream, FL | $3K 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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