Foundations that fund organizations in Rochester, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rochester nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $76K to Rochester organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rochester around $1,750. 5 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rochester
- $76K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $1,750
- Based in MA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rochester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General contribution |
| F W & C S Adams Memorial Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 2 | $3,750 | $1,875 | Yes | General support |
| Ann White Washburn Scholarship | Hanover, MA | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Yes | Scholarship awards |
| Cecelia's Adventures Inc | Attleboro, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Willow Creek Charitable Foundation U/A/D 01/11/2002 | Marion, MA | 2 | $200 | $100 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating 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 Rochester, Massachusetts?
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation, F W & C S Adams Memorial Fund, Island Foundation Inc, Ann White Washburn Scholarship, Cecelia's Adventures Inc and 3 others reported grants to Rochester 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 Rochester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.