Foundations that fund organizations in Ayer, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ayer nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $58K to Ayer organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ayer around $1,500. 10 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ayer
- $58K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ayer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One8 Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Education |
| The Madigan Family Foundation Inc C/O Timothy Madigan | Lancaster, MA | 4 | $15K | $2,000 | Yes | Support for current operations |
| The Priscilla Endicott Charitable Foundation #95-228210 | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Wr Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc | Dunstable, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Food pantry |
| The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Torrice Family Charitable Trust | Andover, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To fight hunger |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| Kimberly Cramer Germ Private Foundation | Woodbury, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Heart Warrior Foundation | Winchendon, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Littleton Police Association Local 204 | Littleton, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Bench donation. |
| Scarlet Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Wolf & Company Charitable Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Shirley Charitable Foundation C/O Kevin Johnston | Shirley, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community service |
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 Ayer, Massachusetts?
One8 Foundation, The Madigan Family Foundation Inc C/O Timothy Madigan, The Priscilla Endicott Charitable Foundation #95-228210, Wr Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation, Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc and 10 others reported grants to Ayer 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 Ayer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.