Foundations that fund organizations in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chelmsford nonprofits
44 private foundations gave $435K to Chelmsford organizations in their latest filings; 19 of the 44 that say either way accept applications.
62 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chelmsford around $2,500. 27 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 44
- Accept applications
- 19
- of 44 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chelmsford
- $435K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 62
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 61%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chelmsford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc) | Woburn, MA | 4 | $120K | $18K | Yes | Human Services; Education; Animal Welfare |
| The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation | Boston, MA | 4 | $80K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Theodore Edson Parker Foundation | Lowell, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Accomodate unhoused women |
| The Horne Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Supports general activities |
| Hall Family Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Marky G Foundation Inc | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Mark G Hovanasian Foundation | North Andover, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Knopf Family Foundation Inc | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | For rescue operations, medical treatment and veterinary car… |
| Lowell Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Tewksbury, MA | 3 | $11K | $3,000 | Yes | Donation; Donation/scholarship; 25 bryant lane |
| The Michael and Norah Videtta Charitable Trust | Exeter, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Required income distribution |
| The Bird Precision Charitable Foundation | Waltham, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To be used for the objectives of the organization |
| Sumner Roy Kates Charitable Trust #0762147 | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Ascienzo Family Foundation | Lake Katrine, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Women's financial programs |
| The Thibault Foundation | Chelmsford, MA | 2 | $6,500 | $3,250 | Preselected only | Support |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 4 | $6,322 | $561 | Yes | General support |
| Joseph P Donahue Charitable Foundation | Lebanon, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Demoulas Foundation | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Churches, temples, & religious |
| Doris L Benz Trust C/O Ronald P Weyland Co-Trustee | Exeter, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable distribution |
| Deshpande Family Foundation | Stoneham, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general support |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 4 | $4,550 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Nicholas J Pisaris Foundation Inc | Pittsboro, NC | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Social Catalysts Charitable Foundat | Stow, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Salem, MA | 2 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| Hazard Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Norcross Wildlife Foundation Inc | Wales, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Newhouse wildlife rescue provides critical rehab services f… |
| The Battles Foundation Inc | Lowell, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Robert M Schiffman Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Webber Family Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| Brownstein Family Foundation | Rockville, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Wynne Family Charitable Foundation | Horseshoe Bay, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $900 | $900 | Preselected only | Employee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable pu… |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $775 | $387 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| The William B and Anngenette G Tyler Family Foundation | Amesbury, MA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | To help rehabilitate andrescue at risk and injured animalsi… |
| The Devereaux Charitable Foundation Trust | Malden, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted / general |
| Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Inc | Rockland, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Aaf Charitable Foundation | Westborough, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| French Family Foundation | North Billerica, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General support |
| Stoneham Charitable Foundation Inc | Stoneham, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $125 | $125 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 2 | $104 | $52 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant |
| American Tower Corporation Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | 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 Chelmsford, Massachusetts?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc), The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation, Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, The Horne Family Foundation, Hall Family Foundation and 39 others reported grants to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.