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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winston Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | $208K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James S Mcdonnell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Forest Park Forever Inc | St Louis, MO | $208K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group | Oxford, MA | $207K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Angel Flight of New England Inc | Boston, MA | $207K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| George A Ramlose Foundation Inc Private foundation | Shrewsbury, MA | $207K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bovenkerk Harold P Scholarship Tr Private foundation · largest grant: University of Florida | Detroit, MI | $207K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J Gray Tua Fbo Springfield Private foundation · largest grant: Springfield Museums Corp | Pennington, NJ | $207K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: E4e Relief LLC | Johnston, RI | $207K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert And Susan Sullivan Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Metro South | Norwell, MA | $207K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda Private foundation · largest grant: American Indian Colledge Fund | Boston, MA | $207K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hervey L Smith Tua Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Dallas, TX | $206K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tr Uw Sj Fortin Char Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: President and Fellows of Harvard College | Dallas, TX | $206K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ted and Laurie Beneski Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity University | Colleyville, TX | $206K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward P Clark Memorial Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Shriners Hospital for Children | Brooklyn, OH | $206K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hajim Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Chicago, IL | $206K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Boylston, MA | $206K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Harmony Academy | Boston, MA | $205K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mcclelland Educational Private Foundatio Private foundation | Southborough, MA | $205K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lawrence H Hyde Jr Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Mark's High School | Lakewood Ranch, FL | $205K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Saks-Kavanaugh Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Graybiel Lab | West Palm Beach, FL | $205K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Tufts College | Brookline, MA | $205K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jhm Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tumo Foundation | Manhattan Beach, CA | $205K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Julian a and Lois G Brodsky Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $205K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Center for Education Reform Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc | Washington, DC | $205K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Keith and Rose-Lee Reinhard Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | New York, NY | $205K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent de Paul Society - Norton | Raynham, MA | $205K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Margaret M Hurley Res Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Cmcc - Children's Medical Center Corp | Dallas, TX | $204K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William Rosenberg Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mclean Hospital | Boston, MA | $204K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wolverine World Wide Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ameden | Rockford, MI | $204K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: East Lebanon Fire Corp | Andover, MA | $204K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lt S L Brown Mem Fund Private foundation · largest grant: City of Newton | Dallas, TX | $204K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Echo Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Rivers Alliance | Ipswich, MA | $204K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George Mavridis Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: English High School Alumni Association | Peabody, MA | $203K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lorant Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Merrimack College - Lorant Pioneer Scholars | North Andover, MA | $203K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The New Horizons Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Joy to the World Foundation Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | $203K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Ryan Shaw Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Johns Prep | Wakefield, MA | $203K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jacques Mohr Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $203K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Oregon Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Oregon Consumer Justice | Portland, OR | $203K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of South Alabama | Miami, FL | $203K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| The Ae Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Metropolitan Opera | Greenwich, CT | $203K 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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