Foundations that fund organizations in Bolton, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bolton nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $170K to Bolton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bolton around $1,177. 5 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bolton
- $170K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $1,177
- Based in MA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bolton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chu Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Bolton, MA | 3 | $148K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Financial support; Financial supportfinancial supportfinancial support; Transfer to donor advised fund so foundation could shut down |
| Christopher Robert Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Scholarship fund |
| Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc | Hudson, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To help support 20 weekly sessions of therapeutic farm acti… |
| Grandin Family Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Lpm Charitable Foundation | Bolton, MA | 2 | $2,354 | $1,177 | Preselected only | Annual fund; Bereavement |
| Henderson Foundation C/O Roberta Henderson | Sudbury, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose |
| Third Street Foundation | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Madigan Family Foundation Inc C/O Timothy Madigan | Lancaster, MA | 2 | $250 | $125 | Yes | Support for current operations |
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 Bolton, Massachusetts?
Chu Family Charitable Foundation Inc, Christopher Robert Family Foundation, Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc, Grandin Family Foundation, The Lpm Charitable Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Bolton 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 Bolton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.