Foundations that fund organizations in Menemsha, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Menemsha nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $17K to Menemsha organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Menemsha around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Menemsha
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Menemsha organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Cowan Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Community benefit |
| Lns&ars Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Annual grant |
| Stonehouse Inc C/O D Packer | Vineyard Haven, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Henry P Kendall Foundation | Marion, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted operating support |
| Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc | Edgartown, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Menemsha, Massachusetts?
Adams Cowan Foundation, Lns&ars Foundation, Stonehouse Inc C/O D Packer, The Pfizer Foundation Inc, Henry P Kendall Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Menemsha 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 Menemsha. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.