Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in Williamstown, Massachusetts
5 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Williamstown, Massachusetts, holding $37M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The@milton and Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundationsince 2009 | $1.1M103 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Alice Shaver Foundationsince 2006 | $1.0M109 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Fairbanks Family Charitable Foundationsince 2009 | $570K32 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $5.9M |
| Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Tr Uw Fbo Shirley Brownriggsince 1995 | $185K48 grants · 2025 | $1,500 | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| Chang Chavkin Charitable Foundationsince 2018 | — | — | Not stated | $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 Williamstown, Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 5 private grantmaking foundations in Williamstown, Massachusetts with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $37M. 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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