Foundations that fund organizations in East Hampton, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Hampton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $41K to East Hampton organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Hampton around $2,500. 1 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Hampton
- $41K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Hampton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Zachs Family Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General use |
| Shurtleff Children's Svcs-Prin | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,996 | $5,996 | Preselected only | Laughing brook |
| The Haynes Family Foundation Inc C/O Melinda H Bradley | Melvin Village, NH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Furtherance of charitable goals |
| Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc C/O Lee Goldstein | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Aid to children whose parents are targeted, progressive act… |
| If Hummingbird Foundation Inc | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General |
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 Hampton, Massachusetts?
The Zachs Family Foundation Inc, Shurtleff Children's Svcs-Prin, The Haynes Family Foundation Inc C/O Melinda H Bradley, Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc C/O Lee Goldstein, If Hummingbird Foundation Inc reported grants to East Hampton 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 Hampton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.