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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gkv Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Homefarm at Undermountain Inc | Lenox, MA | $230K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Boston Dance Alliance Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Vla Dance LLC | Boston, MA | $230K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Hyde Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Old Sturbridge Village | Southbridge, MA | $229K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Corps Network Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Conservation Legacy | Washington, DC | $229K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Richard M Allen Charitable Trust U D 12-23-85 M B Private foundation · largest grant: Egremont Housing Trust | Siesta Key, FL | $228K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Davis Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Belmont Hill School | Pevely, MO | $228K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation for Metrowest | Hudson, MA | $228K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Georgia Health Initiative Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Spitfire Strategies LLC | Atlanta, GA | $228K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Endowment For Health Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Disability Rights Center-NH Inc | Concord, NH | $228K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Greater Plymouth County in United Way · largest grant: Health Imperatives | Brockton, MA | $227K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Turning Point USA | Milwaukee, WI | $227K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| School Smart Kc Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The Educator Academy | Kansas City, MO | $226K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Sudarsky Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Public Media Company | West Newton, MA | $226K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Frederick a Deluca Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of Broward Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | $226K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Russell Colgate Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New York Academy of Art | Wilmington, DE | $225K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hess Philanthropic Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Rockefeller University | New York, NY | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Scott a Nathan Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Bechler Canyon Fund - Tbf | Boston, MA | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The D Kim Foundation for the History of Science and Technology in East Asia Inc Private foundation | Lexington, MA | $225K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cleary Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Boston College | Albany, NY | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Huffington Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hellenic College Holy Cross | Garden City, NY | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mojo Philanthropic Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Clean Air Task Force | Redwood City, CA | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Vela Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Albertus Magnus High School | Osterville, MA | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wedner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hamel Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Posse Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fine and Greenwald Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Aclu Foundation | Aventura, FL | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Colby College | Wellesley, MA | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rosenzweig Coopersmith Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Exchange Project | Culver City, CA | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Incite Labs Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Tides Foundation - Industrious Labs | San Francisco, CA | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gifford Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sweet Paws Rescue | Dallas, TX | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Margaret Ellen Nielsen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Wilmington, DE | $225K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Harold J Bowen Jr & Duval Bowen Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Brigham & Women's Hospital | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $225K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William a Hazel Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Youth for Tomorrow | Warrenton, VA | $225K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wellesley College | Naples, FL | $225K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Climate Jobs National Resource Center Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Cornell University Ilr School | New York, NY | $225K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Global for Good Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Waltham, MA | $225K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Julius and Cynthia Huebner Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Merit School of Music | Grosse Pointe, MI | $225K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard W Goldman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alliance for Early Success | Washington, DC | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rodan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New Venture Fund | Orinda, CA | $225K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Isabel Allende Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nepal Youth Foundation | Sausalito, CA | $225K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Smith Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lds Philanthropies | Carmel, IN | $225K tax year 2025 | 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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