Foundations that fund organizations in Boston, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Boston nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $108K to Boston organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Boston around $3,500. 3 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Boston
- $108K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in GA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Boston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc | Thomasville, GA | 12 | $87K | $3,500 | Preselected only | Operating expenses |
| Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc | Thomasville, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support to understand activities related to youth financial… |
| Ellies Potbellies | Boston, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Animal care |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $140 | $140 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Boston, Georgia?
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc, Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc, Annie E Casey Foundation Inc, Ellies Potbellies, Baxter International Foundation reported grants to Boston organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Boston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.