Foundations that fund organizations in North Reading, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Reading nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $65K to North Reading organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North Reading around $1,016. 8 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to North Reading
- $65K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $1,016
- Based in MA
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Reading organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| Trust UW Sarah Aw Devens | Boston, MA | 4 | $8,425 | $2,467 | Yes | Assist with purchase of |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Denman Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Rcb Charitable Foundation Inc | Reading, MA | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General Support; 2025 Rep Brad Jones Thanksgiving Dinner |
| Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Salem, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| Barr Foundation | Boston, MA | 3 | $1,200 | $450 | Preselected only | To support brooke morris' fundraising efforts for north rea…; Unrestricted sponsorship of the fall kickoff classic fundra…; To support lillian curtin's school fundraiser, for unrestri… |
| The McCarthy Family Foundation | Peabody, MA | 1 | $1,016 | $1,016 | Preselected only | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distr… |
| The Morris Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Stoneham Charitable Foundation Inc | Stoneham, MA | 1 | $700 | $700 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $515 | $515 | Yes | General support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $198 | $58 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Edison Properties Newark Foundation | Newark, NJ | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | General support |
| Aaf Charitable Foundation | Westborough, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Program support |
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 North Reading, Massachusetts?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc, Trust UW Sarah Aw Devens, Crane Fund for Widows and Children, Denman Family Foundation, Rcb Charitable Foundation Inc and 9 others reported grants to North Reading 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 North Reading. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.