Foundations that fund organizations in Newtown, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newtown nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $673K to Newtown organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newtown around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newtown
- $673K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MA
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newtown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | 1 | $425K | $425K | Preselected only | To support the general operations of this organization, whi… |
| The Berstein Family Foundation | Radnor, PA | 1 | $208K | $208K | Preselected only | Atidim for industry program, supporting educational needs o… |
| Curtis Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd C/O Baker Tilly | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| The Shoemaker Family Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Distribute food without cost to needy individuals living in… |
| Andrew B Young Foundation | Malvern, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Grant to another 501(c)(3) org |
| The Charlotte Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operations budget assistance |
| David & Mary Barros Foundation Inc | Scituate, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Health care to elders & children |
| The Weinstein Family Foundation | Weston, MA | 1 | $515 | $515 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
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 Newtown, Massachusetts?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc, The Berstein Family Foundation, Curtis Charitable Trust, Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44, The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd C/O Baker Tilly and 6 others reported grants to Newtown 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 Newtown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.