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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | $245K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Patagoniaorg Private foundation · largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation America | Ventura, CA | $245K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Coghlin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Detectogether | Westborough, MA | $245K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Players Philanthropy Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Western Outreach Center Aka Cowboy Church of the Valley | Towson, MD | $244K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) Private foundation · largest grant: Glimmerglass Festival | New York, NY | $244K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nickel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bank of America | New York, NY | $243K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Del Mar Global Trust Dtd 121007 Private foundation · largest grant: Deploy US | Boca Raton, FL | $243K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Avangrid Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation | Orange, CT | $243K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Indira Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Square Foundation | La Jolla, CA | $243K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fields Pond Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bull Creek Common Lands Inc | Auburndale, MA | $243K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tern Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Heritage Museum and Gardens Inc | Eastham, MA | $242K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Green Mountain Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Wilmington, DE | $241K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tuw Gertrude Harrington Mem Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Umass Memorial Harrington Hospital | Dallas, TX | $241K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Triple T Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Red Oak Camp | Chardon, OH | $241K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Phoebe R & John D Lewis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Martha's Vineyard Museum | Green Bay, WI | $241K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Greater Nashville Funding Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Bowling Green Cheernastics LLC | Clarksville, TN | $241K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Edna Talbot for New England Home Private foundation · largest grant: Home for Little Wanderers | Dallas, TX | $241K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Baskin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for National Progress | Chicago, IL | $240K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Natan and Lidia Peisach Family Foundation - Private foundation · largest grant: Williston Northhampton School | Golden Beach, FL | $240K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael & Jill Stansky Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Upstream USA Inc | Cohoes, NY | $240K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter Lee Barker and Betty Ruth Barker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Harvard College | Chicago, IL | $240K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Co Tua Robert Mullen Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Sciboston (aka United Spinal Assn) | Dallas, TX | $240K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Queen Anne's County - 2020 | Annapolis, MD | $240K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ia Lenoir Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Lighthouse United Methodist Church | Boca Grande, FL | $240K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leclerc Charity Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Assumption University | Wilmington, DE | $240K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hawk Rock Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Healthy Learners | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $240K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide | Washington, DC | $240K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Griffin White Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bethany Community Service | Haverhill, MA | $239K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pemberton Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mgh Pancreatic Cancer Dr Warshaw | Osterville, MA | $239K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paulson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Manhattan Institute | West Palm Beach, FL | $239K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc | Buffalo, NY | $239K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Climate Emergency Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Intrl Center on Nonviolent C | West Hollywood, CA | $238K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Liberty Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Make-a-Wish Foundation of Connecticut Inc | Middletown, CT | $238K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Gerald and Judith Feldman Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chelsea Jewish Lifecare | Needham, MA | $238K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arthur R Thomas Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Open Doorcape Ann Food Pantry | St Louis, MO | $237K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Worcester Railers Hc Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Central Ma | Beverly, MA | $237K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mcgrath Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Tufts College | Longboat Key, FL | $237K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Davis Conservation Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Yarmouth, ME | $236K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Baker Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Braintree, MA | $236K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Ma Dartmouth | Providence, RI | $236K tax year 2024 | May accept |
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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