Foundations that fund organizations in Boston, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Boston nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $743K to Boston organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Boston around $25K. 0 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Boston
- $743K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in MD
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Boston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $660K | $330K | Yes | Modulation of bcl11a protein level for hbf reactivation; Enhanced ribonucleoproteins for therapeutic gene editing of… |
| Emerald Foundation Inc Co Solomon Blum Heymann | New York, NY | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | To study how SLC7A5 regulates metabolic reprogramming and s… |
| The Stanley S Shuman Family Foundation C/O Merrick Woods LLC | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Char Tr #2 Art 5th | Chicago, IL | 1 | $19K | $19K | Yes | General |
| Make It Count Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other |
| Wilshire Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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, Maryland?
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc, Emerald Foundation Inc Co Solomon Blum Heymann, The Stanley S Shuman Family Foundation C/O Merrick Woods LLC, Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Char Tr #2 Art 5th, Make It Count Family Foundation and 1 others 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.