Foundations that fund organizations in Cohasset, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cohasset nonprofits
42 private foundations gave $696K to Cohasset organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 42 that say either way accept applications.
83 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cohasset around $3,000. 24 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 42
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 42 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cohasset
- $696K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 83
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MA
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cohasset organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baranay Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 8 | $134K | $5,000 | Preselected only | To help support operations; To help support the organization teach organic gardening an…; To help support the parish and its expenses |
| Cohasset Basketball Boosters Inc | Cohasset, MA | 3 | $133K | $27K | Preselected only | Youth sports |
| Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Social Service League of Cohasset Inc | Cohasset, MA | 3 | $60K | $10K | Preselected only | Social assistance; Education |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Building a more climate resilient quincy through community… |
| The 214 Philanthropic Foundation Inc | Enfield, NH | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | General |
| The Taniguchi Deane Family Foundation | Cohasset, MA | 5 | $26K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education Institution Support; Community Support Program; Public Library Support |
| Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust C/O Ross E Sherbrooke | Cohasset, MA | 11 | $22K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Mary W Harriman Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | General support; Gulf river association |
| Boston Scientific Foundation Inc | Marlborough, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Stem and school gardens in quincy elementary schools |
| Caroline Blanton Thayer Charitable Trust #95-114770 | Boston, MA | 3 | $16K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Alku Foundation Inc | Andover, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating grant |
| Pralle Krotts Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Animal rescue & animal rights |
| Joyce Jay Raymond Foundation Inc | Marblehead, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Education outreach |
| Macelree Family Foundation | Newtown Square, PA | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| A Place to Rise Inc | Cohasset, MA | 2 | $8,361 | $4,180 | Yes | Cash given to 3 individuals within the community in need of…; Items purchased for individuals and families in need in the… |
| The Foundation for Creative Achievement Eve Grace Penoyer Ttee | Duxbury, MA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Youth fine arts education |
| Abington Bank Community Foundation Inc F/K/A Envision Bank Foundation Inc | Abington, MA | 5 | $6,325 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Inc | Rockland, MA | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Malou Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Wild Geese Foundation Inc | Hull, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support for the programs and services |
| Plant Caroline G Tuw | Orlando, FL | 1 | $4,940 | $4,940 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Edward Lappen Foundation Inc | Cohasset, MA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Education |
| The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation | Sagamore Beach, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Nobadeer Foundation Inc C/O Robert McK Thomas | Cohasset, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To assist with general operations and collections related t… |
| Burch Ives Family Charitable Inc | Newburyport, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support non profit mission |
| Tt's Animal Foundation Inc | Hingham, MA | 1 | $1,157 | $1,157 | Yes | Charitable |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $1,100 | $550 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| The McCance Foundation | North Scituate, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Lubrano Family Charitable Foundation Emmett Lyne Trustee C/O Rich May Pc | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Michele E Dufault Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Farm to food pantry program |
| Puri Family Giving Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| Verrochi Family Charitable Trust | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Memorial preservation |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 3 | $500 | $150 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Howard Family Foundation Inc | Punta Gorda, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support operations |
| Warner Family Foundation Ima | Dallas, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $458 | $229 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Youth development |
| Tridan Foundation Inc | Woodcliff Lake, NJ | 1 | — | Preselected only | Support of operations |
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 Cohasset, Massachusetts?
Baranay Family Foundation Inc, Cohasset Basketball Boosters Inc, Robert H Ruby Charitable Foundation, Social Service League of Cohasset Inc, Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc and 37 others reported grants to Cohasset 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 Cohasset. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.