Foundations that fund organizations in Bourne, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bourne nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $67K to Bourne organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bourne around $2,000. 15 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bourne
- $67K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MA
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bourne organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation | Newton, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Education |
| The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation | Dennis, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Education |
| Anderegg Family Foundation | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The John J & Susan F Doran Family Foundation | Wellesley, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| The Durant Family Foundation #0745364 C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Gratis Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General use |
| FIRST Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Campership |
| Cancer Can't Inc | Duxbury, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc | South Yarmouth, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship; Credit for life fair |
| Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation | South Dennis, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support community school |
| G McCarthy Charitable Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Gift |
| The Angell Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education as opportunity |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for the food pantry and other human servic |
| Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Inc | Rockland, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Seamens Long Point Charitable Foundation Inc | North Truro, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Gap Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | For civic & community engagement |
| Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation | Wayland, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Bourne, Massachusetts?
Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation, The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation, Anderegg Family Foundation, The John J & Susan F Doran Family Foundation, The Durant Family Foundation #0745364 C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp and 16 others reported grants to Bourne 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 Bourne. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.