Foundations that fund organizations in Berlin, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Berlin nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $21K to Berlin organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Berlin around $1,500. 5 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Berlin
- $21K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Berlin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor Charitable Fund Inc C/O Choate Hall & Stewart Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Schwartz Charitable Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support exempt purpose |
| Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation | Sudbury, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Nypro Foundation Inc Co Nypro Inc | Clinton, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Porgram Support |
| The Marlborough Foundation Inc | Marlborough, MA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| The Parrhesia Foundation | San Rafael, CA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $625 | $625 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $53 | $53 | Preselected only | General 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 Berlin, Massachusetts?
Mentor Charitable Fund Inc C/O Choate Hall & Stewart Llp, Schwartz Charitable Foundation, Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation, The Nypro Foundation Inc Co Nypro Inc, The Marlborough Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Berlin 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 Berlin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.