Funders / Massachusetts
Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Massachusetts
316 foundations have made 3,608 grants to arts and culture organizations in Massachusetts, with a median grant of $13,875. At least 103 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
316
Funders
3,608
Grants
$13,875
Median grant
1103
Organizations in category
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 25 grants to 16 organizations, median $13,500, largest $80,000. That is 12% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 26% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due May 15.
Edvestors Inc — 26 grants to 6 organizations, median $12,650, largest $29,000. That is 9% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts — 52 grants to 22 organizations, median $30,000, largest $166,667. That is 4% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc — 13 grants to 11 organizations, median $20,000, largest $40,000. That is 7% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Map Fund Inc — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $30,000. That is 23% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Boston Foundation Inc — 125 grants to 49 organizations, median $21,000, largest $1,250,000. That is 2% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $15,258, largest $57,000. That is 16% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc — 60 grants to 12 organizations, median $12,250, largest $65,825. That is 3% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Brookline Community Foundation Inc — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $9,000, largest $15,000. That is 9% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Massachusetts, out of 316 on record.
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