Foundations & grantmakers
Search 101,800 U.S. funders — private foundations, community foundations, United Ways and other grantmaking charities — by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the funder's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it takes applications.
16,130 funders that gave to recipients in Massachusetts, sorted by giving in the state.
| Funder | Based in | Given in MA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Henry Ford Health System | Reston, VA | $320K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rein Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Nantucket Conservation Foundation | New Canaan, CT | $319K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George R Wallace Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northstar Family Services Inc | Boston, MA | $318K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Chestnut Hill, MA | $318K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aequa Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boston Foundation Inc Aequalis Donor Advised Fund | Boston, MA | $318K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tailored for Education Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Flying Kites Inc | Boston, MA | $318K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Phyllis W Smith Pvt Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Mspca of Franklin County | Dallas, TX | $318K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fragment Society Private foundation · largest grant: Baby Layettes Bedding Clothing to Hundreds of Children Via Social Workers | Boston, MA | $316K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hjd Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Harlem Childrens Zone | Sunapee, NH | $316K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kroner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uc San Diego Foundation | San Rafael, CA | $316K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hobsonlucas Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Princeton University | San Rafael, CA | $316K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shaughnessy Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Laboure Center | Quincy, MA | $316K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Western Union Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Aspen Institute | Denver, CO | $316K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation | Belmont, MA | $316K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Origin Spring Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Appalachian Mountain Club | Belmont, MA | $315K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Remillard Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Soup Kitchen | Boston, MA | $315K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tianaderrah Foundation (DE) Private foundation · largest grant: Sofia America Schools Inc | New York, NY | $315K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, NY | $315K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Neil S Hirsch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Washington University | New York, NY | $315K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kathryn Goodman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Musically Fed | West Tisbury, MA | $315K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ben & Esther Rosenbloom Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chizuk Amuno | Baltimore, MD | $314K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Thomas Carr Watson Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Historic New England | Dallas, TX | $314K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hht Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of California Los Angeles Extramural Fund Management | Monkton, MD | $313K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Clinton Home Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Clinton - Fbo Clinton Senior Center | Clinton, MA | $313K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Farmor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Wilmington, DE | $312K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mv Vision Fellowship Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Martha's Vineyard Commission | Vineyard Haven, MA | $312K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Helgeson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nantucket Partnership for Children | Boston, MA | $311K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| MSL Renewed Hope Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Eye and Ear | Teton Village, WY | $311K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Russell Sage Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: North Carolina State University | New York, NY | $311K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Horace Smith Fund Private foundation | Westfield, MA | $311K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tua Roaf Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Hope Community Church | Dallas, TX | $311K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ethan Allan Brown Scholarship Fund Private foundation · largest grant: University of Massachusetts Lowell | Hanover, MA | $310K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David P Wheatland Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Peabody Essex Museum | Boston, MA | $310K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Brown Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $310K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Fox Family Kalb Foundation DBA Fox Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Project Horseshoe Farm | Los Angeles, CA | $310K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Grey Rocks Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Holderness School | Boston, MA | $310K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Oliari Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Bridgewater Police Fire & Library | Bridgewater, MA | $310K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dola Hamilton Stemberg Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Old Dartmouth Historical Society (the New Bedford Whaling Museum) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $310K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Morong Family Charitable Trust Private foundation | Landrum, SC | $308K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fallona Raymond and Laura Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Discalced Carmelite Fathers | Pittsburgh, PA | $308K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (private foundations that gave $5,000 or more) and Form 990 Schedule I (public charities whose main work is grantmaking, with $50,000 or more in grants to organizations). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a funder will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 89,593 private foundations listed here, about 77% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "May accept applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
What about community foundations and United Ways?
They are public charities, so they file Form 990 rather than 990-PF and list their grants on Schedule I. GrantsJunction includes 12,207 grantmaking public charities — 939 community foundations, 741 United Ways and others whose main work is making grants. Community foundations and United Ways usually run open grant rounds for local nonprofits; their Form 990 doesn't describe the process, so check each one's website.
Where does this data come from?
From returns e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads: Form 990-PF for private foundations and Form 990 Schedule I for grantmaking public charities. GrantsJunction keeps each organization'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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