Foundations that fund organizations in Princeton, Massachusetts

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Princeton nonprofits

60 private foundations gave $923K to Princeton organizations in their latest filings; 20 of the 60 that say either way accept applications.

64 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Princeton around $4,000. 22 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
60
Accept applications
20
of 60 that state a policy
Dollars to Princeton
$923K
latest filings
Grants
64
Typical median grant
$4,000
Based in MA
37%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Princeton organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
The 83 FoundationLincoln, MA1$470K$470KPreselected onlyCharitable operations
The Ilsababy FoundationSullivans Island, SC1$100K$100KPreselected onlyDogs for physically disabled
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN1$35K$35KYesGeneral operating
The Wolf Family Charitable TrustLincoln, MA1$27K$27KPreselected onlyCharitable operations
Kenrose Kitchen Table FoundationSeattle, WA1$25K$25KPreselected onlyNiles early learning center - foundations for the future ca…
Fehsenfeld Riley Foundation Ua Dtd 1017200Worcester, MA1$25K$25KYesCharitable
Michael T Sherman Foundation #95-602840Boston, MA1$22K$22KPreselected onlyGeneral purpose
The George I Alden Trust C/O Fletcher Tilton & Whipple PcWorcester, MA1$15K$15KYesTo further education
Marjorie M Peloquin FoundationWorcester, MA1$14K$14KPreselected onlyCharitable
The 214 Philanthropic Foundation IncEnfield, NH1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral
Leclerc Charity FundWilmington, DE1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Hillsdale FundGreensboro, NC1$10K$10KYesTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exem…
Hoche-Scofield Foundation-EquityDallas, TX1$10K$10KYesUnrestricted general
Hill Family Charitable FoundationWorcester, MA1$10K$10KPreselected onlyContribution/aid
Ruth H & Warren a Ellsworth FoundationWorcester, MA1$10K$10KYesCharitable
Barney Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison LlpChicago, IL1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral purposes
Schiavi Family FoundationPortland, ME1$7,000$7,000Preselected onlyGeneral Operating Support
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI1$6,750$6,750Preselected onlyGeneral purpose
Henderson Foundation C/O Roberta HendersonSudbury, MA1$6,000$6,000Preselected onlyTo further the organization's tax exempt purpose
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY2$5,725$2,862Preselected onlyVolunteer program; Matching gifts
Lakeside Foundation C/O PitcairnConshohocken, PA1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyService dogs for veterans
S & L Marx FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyService dog training programs
The Grace Curtis & Priscilla O'Hara Foundation IncLorton, VA1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyTo provide general support
Crane Fund for Widows and ChildrenEnglewood Cliffs, NJ1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral Purpose
Carmichael FoundationTulsa, OK1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyAssistance
Rockwell FoundationWorcester, MA1$5,000$5,000YesGeneral support
Dola Hamilton Stemberg Charitable FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL1$5,000$5,000YesProvides support for the arts
Belief UnitedRockwall, TX1$5,000$5,000YesMissionary sponser
Anthony a Seta Family FoundationBoca Raton, FL1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyTo further charitable activity
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust Edward Owens Chapman TrusteeAtlanta, GA1$5,000$5,000YesVarious charitable purposes; all tax exempt.
Wenwach FoundationWilmington, DE1$4,000$4,000Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Fieldstone Foundation IncStow, MA1$3,000$3,000Preselected onlyCommunity Development, Education
Darman Family Charitable TrustHingham, MA1$3,000$3,000Preselected onlyCommunity & charitable
The Frantzman Scott Charitable FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$3,000$3,000YesGeneral assistance
Wilensky Foundation C/O Worcester AdvisorsWorcester, MA1$2,770$2,770YesService dogs for the disabled
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,600$2,600YesHuman services
Wilson Caruso Charitable FoundationWestwood, MA1$2,500$2,500Preselected onlyGeneral charitable donation
The Prentice Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$2,327$2,327Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Andrew & Barbara Lee Family FoundationCamden, ME1$2,000$2,000Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation IncBarre, MA1$2,000$2,000YesConcert Music Series
Triple T FoundationChardon, OH1$2,000$2,000Preselected onlyGeneral purposes
The Andover Companies Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,000$2,000Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Webster Five Foundation IncAuburn, MA1$1,500$1,500YesExempt purpose
Robert and Eleanor Demple Family FoundationSheridan, WY1$1,500$1,500Preselected onlySupport organization
The Audrey P Connor Charitable FoundationDamariscotta, ME1$1,400$1,400Preselected onlyUnrestricted
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ3$1,150$200Preselected onlyOther civic / community
Raffiani Family Foundation IncTuckahoe, NY1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlySupport to train service dogs for veterans with permanent p…
The John and Shirley Nash FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Sensata Technologies Foundation IncAttleboro, MA1$1,000$1,000YesDisability awareness
Susan a & Donald P Babson Foundation C/O Gma FoundationsBoston, MA1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyService dog training - general operating support
Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$750$750YesGeneral support
The Penniman Foundation IncBoston, MA1$750$750Preselected onlyGeneral support
The Rita and Henry Winkler TrustGig Harbor, WA1$500$500Preselected onlyCharitable giving
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation a Shabshelowitz Co-TrusteeFall River, MA1$500$500YesOperating
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT1$258$258YesMatching gift
Wintman Family Charitable Trust B C/O Bruce I WintmanPittsfield, MA1$250$250Preselected onlyPublic welfare
Jpmorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$207$207Preselected onlyMatching contribution (general operating support)
Chubb Charitable FoundationPhiladelphia, PA2$200$100YesMatching Gifts
Woosox Foundation IncWorcester, MA1$150$150Preselected onlyOrganization support
Collette FoundationPawtucket, RI1$100$100Preselected onlygeneral 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 Princeton, Massachusetts?

The 83 Foundation, The Ilsababy Foundation, Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation, The Wolf Family Charitable Trust, Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation and 55 others reported grants to Princeton 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 Princeton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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