Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
8 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holding $115M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feigenbaum Foundation Incsince 1989 | $4.0M105 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $78M |
| Berkshire Bank Foundation Incsince 1997 | $2.0M478 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $17M |
| Francis J Quirico Educational Foundationsince 2007 | $201K56 grants · 2025 | $3,750 | Yes | $3.1M |
| Wintman Family Charitable Tr Bsince 2011 | $158K64 grants · 2025 | $500 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Coolidge Hill Foundation | $149K11 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $2.1M |
| Berkshire Life Charitable Foundationsince 2001 | $147K12 grants · 2024 | $14K | Yes | $2.5M |
| Bryson Foundation Limitedsince 1992 | — | — | Not stated | $9.0M |
| Aldo Tambellini Art Foundation Incsince 2016 | — | — | Preselected only | $1.4M |
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 Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 8 private grantmaking foundations in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $115M. 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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