Foundations that fund organizations in Avon, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Avon nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $27K to Avon organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Avon around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Avon
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Avon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc | Foxboro, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Human services |
| Abington Bank Community Foundation Inc F/K/A Envision Bank Foundation Inc | Abington, MA | 3 | $8,200 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| S Melvin Rines Foundation | Arlington, MA | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| North Easton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc | South Easton, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
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 Avon, Massachusetts?
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc, Abington Bank Community Foundation Inc F/K/A Envision Bank Foundation Inc, S Melvin Rines Foundation, North Easton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc, Eastern Bank Foundation reported grants to Avon 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 Avon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.