Foundations that fund organizations in Auburn, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Auburn nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $4.6M to Auburn organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Auburn around $10K. 8 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Auburn
- $4.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Auburn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanley H & Theodora L Feldberg Foundation | Auburn, MA | 1 | $4.1M | $4.1M | Preselected only | Distributions |
| Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation | Stoneham, MA | 3 | $277K | $25K | Preselected only | General |
| Motorola Solutions Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $170K | $170K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Kasper Pilibosian Charitable Foundation Inc | Sutton, MA | 3 | $54K | $21K | Preselected only | General fund use |
| The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable Contribution |
| Webster Five Foundation Inc | Auburn, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc | Oxford, MA | 1 | $8,800 | $8,800 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Deporre Family Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Schwartz Charitable Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support exempt purpose |
| William H Reisner Foundation | Clinton, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | For exempt purposes of the organization |
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 Auburn, Massachusetts?
The Stanley H & Theodora L Feldberg Foundation, Arthur M and Martha R Pappas Foundation, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Kasper Pilibosian Charitable Foundation Inc, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc and 5 others reported grants to Auburn 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 Auburn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.