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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibis Group Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Aim Institute of Learning and Research | Washington, DC | $250K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Philanthropy Connection Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Communities for Restorative Justice | Cambridge, MA | $250K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Magic Hat Thrift Shop Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Marblehead Veterans Middle School Parents Council Inc | Marblehead, MA | $250K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Margolis Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Giving Back Fund | Corona Del Mar, CA | $250K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | San Antonio, TX | $250K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Clara E and John H Ware Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brigham & Womens Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $250K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation Fka the Oneiric Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Prager University Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Muse Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Air Force Academy Foundation | Dallas, TX | $250K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles W & Patrica S Bidwill Foundati Private foundation · largest grant: Thrive Scholars | Chicago, IL | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Christensen Fund Private foundation · largest grant: International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs | San Francisco, CA | $250K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boston College | Walnut, CA | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Teiger Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Moma Ps1 | New York, NY | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Judy and Michael Steinhardt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life Inc | New York, NY | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Satell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mann Center for the Performing Arts | King of Prussia, PA | $250K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fanatics Charitable Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Criminal Justice Reform Alliance | Jacksonville, FL | $250K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Asian American Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Asian Health Services | Washington, DC | $250K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co Community foundation · largest grant: Severn School | Annapolis, MD | $250K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Federation of State Humanities Councils Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Alabama Humanities Alliance | Arlington, VA | $250K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Ciervo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cape Cod Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $250K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| North Pond Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Almanack Arts Colony | Wilmington, DE | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sibbri Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Trustees of Hamilton College | Vineyard Haven, MA | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Webster Family Foundation (fka Montsweag Foundation) Private foundation · largest grant: Scott a Webster Fund - Dafgiving360 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $250K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ducommun & Gross Foundation Private foundation | Healdsburg, CA | $249K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ac Ratshesky Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fresh Films | Needham, MA | $248K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Call of Duty Endowment Private foundation · largest grant: Vetjobs (formerly Casy) | Santa Monica, CA | $248K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fleetwing Charitable Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Farming Falmouth Inc | Wilmington, DE | $248K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wolfensohn Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uja-Federation of Ny | New York, NY | $248K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Westwind Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Advocates for Youth | Norwalk, CT | $247K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| RUTH & PETER METZ FAMILY FOUNDATION co THOMAS PHELAN Private foundation · largest grant: Charity Navigator | Westfield, NJ | $247K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arnhold Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: 92nd St Y | New York, NY | $247K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fc & Cw Nichols Charity Fd Private foundation · largest grant: Peabody & Essex Museum Att Sheryl Sandler | Boston, MA | $247K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Major League Baseball Charities Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Stand Up To Cancer | New York, NY | $246K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Song Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vanguard Charitable-Donor Advised Fund | West Deptford, NJ | $246K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Movement Strategy Center Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Urban Peace Movement | Oakland, CA | $246K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| M K Reichert Sternlicht Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Impactassets Inc | Wilmington, DE | $245K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eg Watkins Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cushing Academy | West Palm Beach, FL | $245K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Private foundation · largest grant: North Bennett Street School | Quincy, MA | $245K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Diane & Norman Bernstein Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | $245K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Zhengxu and Ying He Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Broad Institute | Reno, NV | $245K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elfers Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Hotchkiss School | Boston, MA | $245K tax year 2024 | 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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