Foundations that fund organizations in East Dennis, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Dennis nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $87K to East Dennis organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Dennis around $2,500. 7 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Dennis
- $87K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Dennis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel L and Mary Frances Kiley Foundation Inc | Dennis, MA | 1 | $52K | $52K | Preselected only | Environmental |
| The Brewster Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| The Nook Foundation | Dennis, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Guiding citizen scientists toward real-world conservation i… |
| Harold L Wyman Foundation Inc Co Mark a Koenig | Rye Brook, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Environment & animals |
| FIRST Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| John F & Dorothy H Magee Foundation | Concord, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | To further the objectives of the recipient organization. |
| Burstein Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Stoking passion for the environment thro |
| The Great Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $500 | $250 | Preselected only | General purpose fund |
| Beverly a Basile Foundation | Brookline, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 East Dennis, Massachusetts?
Muriel L and Mary Frances Kiley Foundation Inc, The Brewster Foundation, The Nook Foundation, Island Foundation Inc, Harold L Wyman Foundation Inc Co Mark a Koenig and 6 others reported grants to East Dennis 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 East Dennis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.