Foundations that fund organizations in Georgetown, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Georgetown nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $23K to Georgetown organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Georgetown around $1,000. 3 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 Georgetown
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Georgetown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarice E Emerson Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Trustees of the Perley Free School | Georgetown, MA | 2 | $4,100 | $2,050 | Preselected only | Grant for heating assistance; Grants for heating assistance |
| The Cosel-Pieper Family Foundation | Llyod Harbor, NY | 2 | $1,800 | $900 | Preselected only | General support |
| Institution for Savings in Newburyport & Its Vicinity Charitable Foundation Inc | Newburyport, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $105 | $105 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
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 Georgetown, Massachusetts?
Clarice E Emerson Charitable Trust, Trustees of the Perley Free School, The Cosel-Pieper Family Foundation, Institution for Savings in Newburyport & Its Vicinity Charitable Foundation Inc, Arthur J Gallagher Foundation reported grants to Georgetown 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 Georgetown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.