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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG Charitable Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Spanish Fork, UT | $135K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter Scott Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brownell Talbot School | Omaha, NE | $135K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Libra Global Philanthropies Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Libra Philanthropies Greece Amke | New York, NY | $135K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Private foundation · largest grant: Avenues for Youth | St Paul, MN | $135K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Educational Ventures Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Boston College | Princeton, NJ | $135K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cristo Rey Network Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Verbum Del Hs (los Angeles) | Chicago, IL | $135K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Walter & Olivia Kiebach Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cleveland Baseball Federation | Kirtland Hills, OH | $135K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Park School | Baltimore, MD | $135K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| David E Retik and Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc | Boston, MA | $135K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: My Brothers Keeper | Fairhaven, MA | $134K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Vitamix Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cdc Foundation | Olmsted Twp, OH | $134K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Christine L Beck Tua Private foundation · largest grant: Church of the Good Shepherd | Dallas, TX | $134K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alma Lewis | Newton Square, PA | $134K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| National Ataxia Foundation Incorporated Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Regents of the University of MN | Minneapolis, MN | $134K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus Charitable Trust Private foundation | New York, NY | $134K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marinella Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nantucket New School | Boston, MA | $134K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rabe Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Musuem of Science | Chestnut Hill, MA | $134K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| E Brooks Tr Fbo Animal Rescue Private foundation · largest grant: Animal Rescue League of Boston | Dallas, TX | $133K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Margaret Collins Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Bread and Roses | Methuen, MA | $133K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Triangle Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Durham, NC | $133K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| E Brooks Tr - Angell Mem Hosp Private foundation · largest grant: Mspca-Angell | Dallas, TX | $133K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Louise G Pease Bo Baystate Med Private foundation · largest grant: Baystate Health Systems Inc | Dallas, TX | $133K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Irving and Bernice Levine Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | $133K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lucys Legacy Foundationinc Private foundation · largest grant: Boston University | Boston, MA | $133K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mccall Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: College of the Holy Cross | Winchester, MA | $133K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Wilmington, DE | $133K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Panwy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hms 1974 Memorial Scholarship Fund | Greenwich, CT | $132K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mtf Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Trinity West Seattle | Overland Park, KS | $132K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| William and Nancy Kirk Scholarship Fund Trust Private foundation | Stoneham, MA | $132K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Henry Brooks Trust C Private foundation · largest grant: Carroll Center | Dallas, TX | $132K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sperry Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Phillips Academy Andover | New York, NY | $132K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruth K and Ralph G Webber Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Springfield Jcc | Marion, MA | $132K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Dwyer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boston College | Boston, MA | $132K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lopiekes Family Memorial Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Bridgewater | Ogunquit, ME | $132K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles Mosesian Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wgbh Educational Foundation | Weston, MA | $132K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schlumberger Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bridget Owusu | New York, NY | $132K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lewis & Francis Tifft Tua-Spring Private foundation · largest grant: Springfield Boys Club Inc | Dallas, TX | $131K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) Private foundation · largest grant: Newton Community Service Centers Inc DBA Family Access of Newton | Auburndale, MA | $131K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way Miami Inc United Way · largest grant: Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Miami, FL | $131K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Impact Investing Charitable Trust | Lenexa, KS | $131K tax year 2024 | Check website |
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?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.