Foundations that fund organizations in Merrimac, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Merrimac nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $97K to Merrimac organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Merrimac around $1,450. 6 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Merrimac
- $97K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $1,450
- Based in MA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Merrimac organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc) | Woburn, MA | 1 | $70K | $70K | Yes | Human Services |
| Weber Family Foundation | Gilford, NH | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | To provide students with essential life skills training and… |
| The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr #0758945 | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Animal protection and wildlife conservation education |
| Knopf Family Foundation Inc | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | For the education program re primate's value for both child… |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 2 | $2,900 | $1,450 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Institution for Savings in Newburyport & Its Vicinity Charitable Foundation Inc | Newburyport, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Shane Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| The Foundation Source Charitable Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Merrimac, Massachusetts?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc), Weber Family Foundation, The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr #0758945, Knopf Family Foundation Inc, Eastern Bank Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Merrimac 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 Merrimac. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.