Foundations that fund organizations in Ma, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ma nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $60K to Ma organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ma around $1,426. 2 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ma
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,426
- Based in MA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ma organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation | Irvine, CA | 2 | $52K | $26K | Yes | Research, general support & education |
| Louis and Rose Klosk Fund UW Xxxxx3005 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 1 | $1,426 | $1,426 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation | Roseland, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Gener oper supp |
| Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | 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 Ma, Massachusetts?
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, Louis and Rose Klosk Fund UW Xxxxx3005, Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc, Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation Inc reported grants to Ma 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 Ma. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.