Foundations that fund organizations in Cotuit, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cotuit nonprofits
38 private foundations gave $1.1M to Cotuit organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 38 that say either way accept applications.
50 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cotuit around $5,000. 22 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 38
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 38 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cotuit
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 50
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MA
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cotuit organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Strategic plan |
| The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw Charitable Foundation | Osterville, MA | 1 | $236K | $236K | Preselected only | To educate, entertain, illuminate and inspire artists, perf… |
| John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $111K | $111K | Preselected only | General support |
| Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc | East Falmouth, MA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation | Getzville, NY | 1 | $89K | $89K | Yes | Charitable |
| Yawkey Foundation II | Westwood, MA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Baseball & softball programs for recreation & skills develo… |
| Paul and Jill Kaneb Family Charitable Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | General support |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Oakland, CA | 2 | $24K | $12K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc | Yarmouthport, MA | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | Support for organization's programs |
| Joan Bentinck-Smith Charitable Foundation | Cotuit, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General charitable purpose |
| Walter & Olivia Kiebach Foundation | Kirtland Hills, OH | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | General program support |
| John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Kids educational programs; Do it for cotuit project |
| The Sigel Family Foundation | Mashpee, MA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Katsaros Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General charitable operations |
| Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Artistic developement |
| Harry & Maggie van Sciver Foundation | Marstons Mills, MA | 1 | $6,050 | $6,050 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod | Osterville, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Fund charitable purpose of found. |
| The Mugar Foundation C/O Mugar Enterprises | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Gift to help fund nonprofit |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| The Elva & Lawrence O'Brien Family C/O Lawrence O'Brien | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support resources for cotuit library |
| Art Bridges Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support evaluation activities to better understand audie… |
| Albert and Bertha Gamper Foundation | Cotuit, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 5 | $4,450 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Ciervo Foundation C/O Nicholas Holland | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Taylor Foundation C/O Taylor Ganson & Perrin Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Wisdom and wellness survivor luncheon; Second summer cycle cape cod charity bik |
| Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc | South Yarmouth, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| G McCarthy Charitable Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Gift |
| The Sidman Family Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Cash donation |
| Holbrook R & Sarah M Davis Foundation Inc | Cotuit, MA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Demoulas Foundation | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Civic, cultural & other |
| The Beker Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Plourde Family Charitable Trust | Needham Heights, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Program support - community art center |
| The Karen Katen Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | unrestrictedgrant |
| Make Waves Foundation C/O John R Egan | Westborough, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Peridot Foundation Inc | Marstons Mills, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Fund |
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 Cotuit, Massachusetts?
Fidelity Foundation, The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw Charitable Foundation, John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation, Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc, The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation and 33 others reported grants to Cotuit 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 Cotuit. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.