Foundations that fund organizations in Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ashburnham nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $275K to Ashburnham organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ashburnham around $2,500. 8 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ashburnham
- $275K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ashburnham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth B Whittemore Charitable Trust | Fitchburg, MA | 3 | $105K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Eg Watkins Family Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company of Florida | West Palm Beach, FL | 4 | $95K | $13K | Preselected only | Csl consulting sawyer hopkins hall project; 2024-2025 watkins scholar grants; Returned unused grant payment |
| The Allied Printing Services Charitable Foundation | Manchester, CT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To assist in sponsoring tuition for an underprivileged stud… |
| The Sue B Hart Foundation C/O Walt Woodward | Columbia, CT | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General |
| Franklin S Upham Trust | Dallas, TX | 3 | $11K | $2,735 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Healing Hearts Changing Minds Inc | Derry, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To further the core mission of hhcm |
| Leopold Schepp Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Lpm Charitable Foundation | Bolton, MA | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Preselected only | Annual fund |
| Iorio Charitable Foundation Dtd 1141993 | Worcester, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Ettinger Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc | Gardner, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Services for the elderly |
| The Joy of Life Foundation Co James M So | Ashburnham, MA | 1 | $1,895 | $1,895 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 3 | $800 | $200 | Yes | Crosby matching gifts to education; Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $309 | $309 | Yes | General support |
| Byham Charitable Foundation Attn Helen Spalaris Foundation Manager | Bridgeville, PA | 1 | $200 | $200 | 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 Ashburnham, Massachusetts?
Ruth B Whittemore Charitable Trust, Eg Watkins Family Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company of Florida, The Allied Printing Services Charitable Foundation, The Sue B Hart Foundation C/O Walt Woodward, Franklin S Upham Trust and 12 others reported grants to Ashburnham 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 Ashburnham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.