Foundations that fund organizations in Northborough, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Northborough nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $165K to Northborough organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Northborough around $1,000. 9 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Northborough
- $165K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MA
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Northborough organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flatley Foundation | Braintree, MA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Scholarship support |
| Anderson Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | General donation |
| Dick Smith Foundation Inc | Columbia, SC | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Amount paid to be used for orangization's exempt purpose |
| Gratis Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General use |
| Boston Evening Clinic Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To support the heart brothers house at church park |
| Jmm Charitable Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Daniel and Mary Reeves Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 | Preselected only | Educational, scientific, environmental or social |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Support for the walk and run program in ma |
| The Devereaux Charitable Foundation Trust | Malden, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Unrestricted / general |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $1,001 | $500 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Assistance to hear failure patients and their families to n… |
| Alan & Corinne Swoff Charitable Foundation | Northborough, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Deviben Bhakta Charitable Trust | Clinton, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Expense Funding |
| Mildred L Cannon Trust | Vernon, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease |
| American Tower Corporation Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| Webster Five Foundation Inc | Auburn, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Coghlin Family Foundation | Westborough, MA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Community |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $275 | $275 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $120 | $60 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Lego Community Fund US Inc | Enfield, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Further 501(c)(3) charitable 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 Northborough, Massachusetts?
The Flatley Foundation, Anderson Foundation, Dick Smith Foundation Inc, Gratis Foundation, Boston Evening Clinic Foundation Inc and 16 others reported grants to Northborough 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 Northborough. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.