Foundations that fund organizations in Farmingham, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Farmingham nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $803K to Farmingham organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Farmingham around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Farmingham
- $803K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Farmingham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellison Foundation Mutl Fd & Lp Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Boston, MA | 1 | $792K | $792K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Consigli Foundation Inc | Milford, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Sunnen Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community support |
| The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $855 | $855 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Farmingham, Massachusetts?
The Ellison Foundation Mutl Fd & Lp Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Consigli Foundation Inc, Sunnen Foundation, The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation reported grants to Farmingham 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 Farmingham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.