Foundations that fund organizations in Chesterfield, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chesterfield nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $140K to Chesterfield organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chesterfield around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chesterfield
- $140K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chesterfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Schwartz Charitable Foundation Xxxxx7006 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | General |
| Unfi Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Q1 Community Grant |
| Florence Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Florence, MA | 2 | $3,201 | $1,600 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Dobbins Foundation Co Michele Dodge Director | Worthington, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Program |
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 Chesterfield, Massachusetts?
E Schwartz Charitable Foundation Xxxxx7006, Unfi Foundation, Florence Savings Charitable Foundation Inc, The Dobbins Foundation Co Michele Dodge Director reported grants to Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.