Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Massachusetts

Foundation funding in Massachusetts across 13 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

K-12 schools — 614 funders, median grant $7,500
Museums and historical organizations — 601 funders, median grant $7,500
Performing arts organizations — 457 funders, median grant $8,750
International relief and development organizations — 367 funders, median grant $17,315
Youth development programs — 316 funders, median grant $15,000
Arts and culture organizations — 316 funders, median grant $13,875
Community development organizations — 289 funders, median grant $30,000
Disability services organizations — 281 funders, median grant $15,200
Animal shelters and rescues — 243 funders, median grant $5,000
Affordable housing organizations — 229 funders, median grant $15,000
Public media and film organizations — 202 funders, median grant $25,875
Senior services organizations — 179 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth sports leagues — 89 funders, median grant $6,250

Funders active across several causes

Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations; public media and film organizations.
United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: arts and culture organizations; public media and film organizations.
Edvestors Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.
Boston After School & Beyond Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Seattle Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: international relief and development organizations; public media and film organizations.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: international relief and development organizations; public media and film organizations.
Cape Cod Baseball League Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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