Foundations that fund organizations in Chester, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chester nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $44K to Chester organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chester around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chester
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MA
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating support for theatrical productions and ac… |
| The Edgerley Family Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support-general fund |
| The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation | Merrick, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operational |
| Chester High School Alumni Association Inc | Abbot, ME | 4 | $4,500 | $1,000 | Yes | College education |
| The Dobbins Foundation Co Michele Dodge Director | Worthington, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program |
| Michael Kluger & Heidi Greene Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further donee's exempt purpose |
| Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly Inc | Westfield, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | For elderly of chester |
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 Chester, Massachusetts?
The Shubert Foundation Inc, The Edgerley Family Foundation, The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation, Chester High School Alumni Association Inc, The Dobbins Foundation Co Michele Dodge Director and 2 others reported grants to Chester 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 Chester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.