Foundations that fund organizations in Amherest, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Amherest nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $9,250 to Amherest organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Amherest around $3,000. 0 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Amherest
- $9,250
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Amherest organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Grunfeld Foundationinc | Lincoln Park, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Schlorship/education |
| Zenkel Foundation | West Harrison, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn C/O Lisa Friedlander | Portland, ME | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Yes | Unspecified |
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 Amherest, Massachusetts?
Charles Grunfeld Foundationinc, Zenkel Foundation, Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn C/O Lisa Friedlander reported grants to Amherest 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 Amherest. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.