Foundations that fund organizations in Assonet, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Assonet nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $160K to Assonet organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Assonet around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Assonet
- $160K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Assonet organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation a Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee | Fall River, MA | 2 | $151K | $75K | Yes | Operating |
| The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation | Sagamore Beach, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Thomas S Gunning Scholarship | Braintree, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Education |
| George W Hathaway Tr Ud | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Taunton, MA | 1 | $1,535 | $1,535 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Trione Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General use |
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 Assonet, Massachusetts?
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation a Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee, The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation, Thomas S Gunning Scholarship, George W Hathaway Tr Ud, Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Assonet 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 Assonet. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.