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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Childhood Cancer Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $220K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Wilburforce Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Together Rising As an Environmental Community | Seattle, WA | $220K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Royal Little Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Celebrity Series of Boston | Detroit, MI | $220K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Harrison Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Virginia | Manakinsabot, VA | $220K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John Vos Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Winchester Community Music School | Laurel, MD | $220K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lassalle Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Diana Turner - Lassalle Fund Donor Advised Fund | New York, NY | $220K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Boston Center for Blind Children Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Assn of Blind Citizens | Spencer, MA | $220K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ruckstuhl Foundation Private foundation | Brandon, MS | $219K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arc Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Labyrinth Choir | Southborough, MA | $219K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| West Chop Community Fund Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Mv Center for Education and Training | Vineyard Haven, MA | $219K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Pegasus Springs Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pegasus Springs Education Collective | Reading, MA | $219K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clementi Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club North Central Ma | Leominster, MA | $219K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Philadelphia Works Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jevs Human Services | Philadelphia, PA | $218K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Holdeen Ten Funds (50-10) Private foundation · largest grant: Unitarian Universalist Association | Saint Louis, MO | $218K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Zoo Midland Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | $218K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Gaia Fund Private foundation | Berkeley, CA | $218K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Glassell Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Miami - Rosenstiel School | Houston, TX | $217K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Felicia Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hope Club Preservation Fund | Providence, RI | $217K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jennifer and Jonathan Blum Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Marthas Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Incorporated | Wilmington, DE | $217K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Richard & Barbara Whitcomb Foundatio Private foundation · largest grant: Carver Center | Holyoke, MA | $217K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William B Walker Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Baystate Health Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | $216K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Carnege Mellon University | Coronado, CA | $216K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Uw Robert Black Charitable Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Dallas, TX | $216K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Malcolm Gibbs Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Railroad Street Youth Project | New York, NY | $216K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George Wells Foundation Ui Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Dallas, TX | $216K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: St Lawrence University | Rochester, NY | $215K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Larson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: On the Rise | Boston, MA | $215K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Theodore and Doris Lee Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: President & Fellows of Harvard College - Rso | Las Vegas, NV | $215K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ttee Uw of Charles F Bacon Private foundation · largest grant: Homeless Prevention Council Inc | Dallas, TX | $215K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cornell Douglas Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Doctors Without Borders | Bethesda, MD | $215K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Haldeman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Philadelphia, PA | $215K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Newman's Own Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Seriousfun Children's Network | Westport, CT | $215K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Research Foundation for CUNY | New York, NY | $215K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Better Way Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe | Minneapolis, MN | $215K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Theresa & Edward O'toole Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mystical Humanity of Christ | Pittsburgh, PA | $215K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grodman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Wilmington, DE | $215K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thompson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Movement Voter Fund | Bedford Heights, OH | $215K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| CB Laub Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oceana | Potomac, MD | $215K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward H Mank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Squashbusters | Needham, MA | $215K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael D Fricklas and Donna J Astion Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Boston University | Albany, NY | $215K 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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