Foundations that fund organizations in Action, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Action nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $671K to Action organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Action around $270K. 0 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Action
- $671K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $270K
- Based in MA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Action organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | Development of solutions to improve global health; empower… |
| Soros Economic Development Fund | New York, NY | 1 | $270K | $270K | Preselected only | The primary goals are to diversify and deepen three existin… |
| Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $518 | $518 | Preselected only | To provide support to exempt organization |
| Wabtec Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $25 | $25 | Yes | General support |
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 Action, Massachusetts?
Gates Foundation, Soros Economic Development Fund, Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation, Wabtec Foundation reported grants to Action 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 Action. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.