Foundations that fund organizations in Charlton, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlton nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $154K to Charlton organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlton around $2,000. 9 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charlton
- $154K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MA
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Uwill R Udell Thornton | Dallas, TX | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Tr Ua Alston H Lancaster | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Ttee UW of C W Bollivar | Dallas, TX | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Louis E Keyes Charitable Remain | Dallas, TX | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Tully Family Foundation | Charlton, MA | 4 | $7,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Charlton Animal Shelter - helping town's stray dogs, cats.…; Provide charitable giving to charlton residents.; Fuel cost assistance to seniors in Charlton. |
| The Hillis Family Foundation Inc | Hudson, MA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To fund continuing charitable purposes |
| Hyde Charitable Foundation | Southbridge, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Arts & sciences |
| Lucys Legacy Foundationinc C/O Hemenway & Barnes Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Grant - youth led climate justice narratives. |
| The Straetz Foundation | Charlton, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| Adelaide B Howland Trust No 1 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,991 | $2,991 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation | Spencer, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Community |
| Adelaide B Howland Trust No 4 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,992 | $1,992 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Fileno Digregorio Foundation C/O United Lens Company Inc | Southbridge, MA | 1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| The Camosse Family Foundation Inc | Charlton, MA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Civic, religious, health or education |
| James T Burns Family Foundation Inc | Saratoga Springs, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| The White Companies Charitable Trust | Auburn, MA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Sponsorship for kim cahill |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $167 | $167 | Yes | Matching gift |
| William B Murphy Thrive Foundation Inc | Longboat Key, FL | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
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 Charlton, Massachusetts?
Trust Uwill R Udell Thornton, Tr Ua Alston H Lancaster, Ttee UW of C W Bollivar, Louis E Keyes Charitable Remain, Tully Family Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Charlton 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 Charlton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.