Foundations that fund organizations in Grafton, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Grafton nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $89K to Grafton organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Grafton around $2,500. 10 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Grafton
- $89K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Grafton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for a Better World Inc | Marietta, GA | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | Program expenses |
| The Fletcher Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grants |
| Kilmer Frank Trust Ua | Dallas, TX | 1 | $9,957 | $9,957 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Wunsch Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Museums |
| J Loring Brooks Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Stephen Casey Carlotta Casey Coyne Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To help with their programs |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Food pantry/food bank |
| Stefano LA Sala Foundation Inc | Bronxville, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc | Hudson, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To support the Financial Aid Assistance (FAA) for the Music… |
| Webster Five Foundation Inc | Auburn, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Brigham Hill Foundation | North Grafton, MA | 3 | $1,750 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Schwartz Charitable Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To support exempt purpose |
| The Prescott Ford Family Foundation C/O Richard P Ford Trustee | North Grafton, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc | Oxford, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | Schenectady, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support/capital campaign |
| Aaf Charitable Foundation | Westborough, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program 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 Grafton, Massachusetts?
Foundation for a Better World Inc, The Fletcher Foundation, Kilmer Frank Trust Ua, Wunsch Foundation Inc, J Loring Brooks Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Grafton 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 Grafton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.