Foundations that fund organizations in Charlemont, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlemont nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $73K to Charlemont organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlemont around $15K. 1 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 Charlemont
- $73K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlemont organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Educational grant |
| T Backer Fund Inc C/O Daniel Grunberg | Lexington, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Maia Magee Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General & unrestricted (see general explanation) |
| John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable | Hope Valley, RI | 4 | $7,750 | $1,250 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $256 | $256 | Yes | General support |
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 Charlemont, Massachusetts?
Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc, T Backer Fund Inc C/O Daniel Grunberg, Maia Magee Foundation, John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable, Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc reported grants to Charlemont 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 Charlemont. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.