Updated Oct 31, 2026
Private foundations based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
24 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, holding $140M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 7 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frieze Family Foundationsince 2022 | $4.9M17 grants · 2024 | $250K | Preselected only | $3.4M |
| Ser Family Charitable Foundationsince 2009 | $1.2M18 grants · 2024 | $23K | Yes | $14M |
| All Points North Foundationsince 2015 | $1.2M27 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| 2405 Foundation Incsince 2024 | $801K2 grants · 2025 | $401K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Leo H Bendit Charitable Foundationsince 1964 | $721K27 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Yes | $3.7M |
| Springer-Lu Family Foundationsince 2021 | $654K1 grants · 2024 | $654K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Kbt Charitable Foundationsince 2006 | $608K33 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $4.8M |
| The New England Foundationsince 1987 | $575K28 grants · 2025 | $18K | Yes | $5.4M |
| Rea-Okeefe Family Foundationsince 2017 | $550K7 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $12M |
| Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusettssince 1950 | $406K44 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $4.6M |
| The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Found Ationsince 2009 | $393K19 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $4.6M |
| Mark S & Donna R Leventhal Fam Foundation Incsince 1996 | $392K1 grants · 2024 | $392K | Preselected only | $9.7M |
| Bromley Foundation Incsince 2010 | $357K6 grants · 2024 | $54K | Preselected only | $5.9M |
| Smf Foundationsince 2002 | $351K6 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $5.0M |
| The Neil L Thompson Familysince 1997 | $283K28 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| La Oportunidad Foundationsince 2020 | $257K1 grants · 2024 | $257K | Preselected only | $4.2M |
| H Eric Cushing Foundation Trsince 2004 | $220K8 grants · 2024 | $1,023 | Preselected only | $7.0M |
| Rabe Family Foundation Incsince 2015 | $186K23 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $9.2M |
| Abraham W Rizika Foundationsince 1964 | $140K28 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.6M |
| Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane Private Foundationsince 1991 | $75K11 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| Hinda L and Arthur Marcus Foundationsince 1994 | $60K6 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $4.8M |
| The Benjamin and Lois Goulston Charitable Foundaitonsince 2002 | $35K3 grants · 2024 | $14K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Longtine Charitable Foundation Tr 2001since 2001 | $5001 grants · 2024 | $500 | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Schechter Foundationsince 1998 | — | — | Preselected only | $1.9M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Massachusetts
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Mass Cultural Council — Organizational GrantsStateMass Cultural Council | Mass Cultural Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Mass Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateMass Humanities | Mass Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 24 private grantmaking foundations in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $140M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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