Foundations that fund organizations in East Wareham, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Wareham nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $62K to East Wareham organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Wareham around $2,500. 8 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Wareham
- $62K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 62%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Wareham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Building today, feeding tomorrow |
| The Maurice and Anne Makepeace Family Foundation | Marion, MA | 3 | $10K | $2,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Carney Family Charitable Foundation C/O Claremont Mgmt Co | Bridgewater, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operations |
| Coile Foundation C/O Jonathan R M Coile | Severna Park, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General charity |
| The Angell Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Food equity |
| The Cranberry Rose Foundation | Marion, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Stifler Family Foundation | Brookline, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| FIRST Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 1 | $875 | $875 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Harken Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Christopher & Patricia Higgins Arnold | Boston, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General purposes |
| The Robertson Foundation C/O Jocelin G Hamblett | South Dartmouth, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community support |
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 Wareham, Massachusetts?
Rickard Family Foundation, Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc, The Maurice and Anne Makepeace Family Foundation, The Carney Family Charitable Foundation C/O Claremont Mgmt Co, Coile Foundation C/O Jonathan R M Coile and 8 others reported grants to East Wareham 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 Wareham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.