Foundations that fund organizations in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newton Lower Falls nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $30K to Newton Lower Falls organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newton Lower Falls around $2,000. 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 Newton Lower Falls
- $30K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newton Lower Falls organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segal Family Foundation Inc | Warren, NJ | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| Sands Family Foundation C/O Gerald Sands | Dedham, MA | 1 | $5,300 | $5,300 | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Westport Fund | Washington, DC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation Inc | Newburyport, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purtpose |
| General William Mayer Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | To further organization's outreach & service activities to… |
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 Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts?
Segal Family Foundation Inc, Sands Family Foundation C/O Gerald Sands, Westport Fund, Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation Inc, General William Mayer Foundation reported grants to Newton Lower Falls 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 Newton Lower Falls. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.