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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co2 Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Climate Central Inc | Seattle, WA | $278K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Massiah Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Texas Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $277K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gertler Clark Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Massachusetts Foundation | Weston, MA | $276K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Global Ties US Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Worldboston | Washington, DC | $276K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Luso American Cultural Asso Luso American Cultural Assoc | Ludlow, MA | $275K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation Private foundation | New York, NY | $275K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Baron Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jgive- Friends of Keren Asor Fund USA Inc | New York, NY | $275K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Vanderbilt University | Birmingham, AL | $275K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| St Stephens Housing Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Centerboard Inc | Beverly, MA | $275K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Meelia Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School | Lynnfield, MA | $275K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mary P Barton Charitable Foundation Irrev Private foundation · largest grant: Anna Jaques Community Health Fund | Boston, MA | $275K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of California San Diego | Ardmore, PA | $275K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Further Forward Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Crododile River Music | Lawrenceville, GA | $275K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ainslie Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Robin Hood Foundation | Dallas, TX | $275K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gladys and Roland Harriman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American National Red Cross | New York, NY | $275K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wyncote Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $275K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stupski Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | $275K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ilsababy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Docs Without Borders | Sullivans Island, SC | $275K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Brickbottom Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lynn Community Health Center | Boston, MA | $275K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rose Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Jewish Family Service of Colorado | Denver, CO | $275K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Bluefield Project to Cure Frontotemporal Dementia Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Regents of UC UCSF | San Francisco, CA | $275K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Pilgrim Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club | Brockton, MA | $274K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Simon Willard Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fitchburg State University | Boston, MA | $274K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carolyn & George Rowland Char Fdn Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Bennington College | New York, NY | $274K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Thoracic Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Migrant Clinician Network | Boston, MA | $273K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| O'dell Women's Center Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way Pioneer Valley | Springfield, MA | $273K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Elma Music Foundation (us) Private foundation · largest grant: Berklee College of Music Inc | New York, NY | $273K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | $273K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Jack Tarver Fdn Irrv Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Asap | Orlando, FL | $273K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J Irving & Jane L England Charitable Trusta Molloy & F Russellco-Trustees Private foundation · largest grant: West Brookfield Parentteacher Group | Worcester, MA | $273K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rosemoor Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Trimount Foundation | New York, NY | $273K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | $273K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jewish Federations of North America | Philadelphia, PA | $272K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Moglia Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chicago Hope Academy | Bellevue, NE | $271K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Unidosus Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico Inc | Washington, DC | $271K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Bedford Falls Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Washington University | Mclean, VA | $271K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kahn Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brigham and Women's Hospital | Wellesley, MA | $271K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arcadia Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Orkeeswa Inc | Wrentham, MA | $271K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| South Arts Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Ballet After Dark Inc | Atlanta, GA | $271K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| John H Wylde Charitable Trust of 2002 Private foundation · largest grant: Wareham Gatemen Baseball Inc | Boston, MA | $270K 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?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.