Foundations that fund organizations in Petersham, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Petersham nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $311K to Petersham organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Petersham around $2,500. 6 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Petersham
- $311K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Petersham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | General operating support |
| Highstead Foundation Inc | Redding, CT | 1 | $69K | $69K | Preselected only | Research and communications support for wildlands and woodl… |
| Thee Mustard Seed Foundation C/O Ten Mountain Capital | Boston, MA | 1 | $64K | $64K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Cardinal Brook Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | For general support |
| Jack's Foundation Inc | St James, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Leclerc Charity Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Anna-Maria Moggio Foundation | Haverford, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Monastery support |
| Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Wild Geese Foundation Inc | Hull, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Baiardi Family Foundation Inc | Harbor Springs, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Gemayel Family Foundation | Sudbury, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | A catholic community of contemplative monks |
| Tom and Kathy Shannon Family Foundation Inc | Lutz, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Provides funds for housing and upkeep for the nuns at the p… |
| Edward L & Eleanor L Schmidt Tr | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,489 | $1,489 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The McCance Foundation | North Scituate, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Fels Family Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Augustyn Foundation Trust | Claremont, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support of public charity |
| The Williams Family Foundation | Falls Church, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Religious |
| The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation | Glyndon, MD | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | For the exempt function of the organization |
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 Petersham, Massachusetts?
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc, Highstead Foundation Inc, Thee Mustard Seed Foundation C/O Ten Mountain Capital, Cardinal Brook Trust, Jack's Foundation Inc and 13 others reported grants to Petersham 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 Petersham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.