Foundations that fund organizations in Oxford, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oxford nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $77K to Oxford organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oxford around $7,600. 5 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oxford
- $77K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $7,600
- Based in MA
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oxford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Alfred Taft Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 3 | $27K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Stanton Foundation C/O Hemenway & Barnes Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | To achieve charitable purpose |
| The Janet Malser Humanities Trust | Webster, MA | 2 | $15K | $7,600 | Preselected only | Aid to the needy; Musical performances in public |
| The Sharma Family Private Foundation | Webster, MA | 1 | $8,538 | $8,538 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc | Oxford, MA | 3 | $5,650 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Goyal Family Charitable Foundation | Natick, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Oxford, Massachusetts?
William & Alfred Taft Charitable Trust, The Stanton Foundation C/O Hemenway & Barnes Llp, The Janet Malser Humanities Trust, The Sharma Family Private Foundation, Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Oxford 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 Oxford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.