Funders / Massachusetts

Foundations that fund public media and film organizations in Massachusetts

202 foundations have made 2,327 grants to public media and film organizations in Massachusetts, with a median grant of $25,875. At least 61 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

202

Funders

2,327

Grants

$25,875

Median grant

346

Organizations in category

  1. Corporation for Public Broadcasting — 29 grants to 4 organizations, median $425,304, largest $71,098,000. That is 48% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Miami Foundation Inc — 15 grants to 7 organizations, median $15,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 14% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $87,500, largest $3,000,000. That is 4% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  4. Seattle Foundation — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 3% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The Bessemer Giving Fund — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $50,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 2% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Silicon Valley Community Foundation — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $163,500, largest $25,045,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Ford Foundation — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $150,000, largest $2,250,000. That is 2% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  8. Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $18,500, largest $69,140. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $15,000, largest $20,000. That is 2% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $30,300, largest $377,447. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on public media and film organizations in Massachusetts, out of 202 on record.

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