Foundations that fund organizations in Rutland, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rutland nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $163K to Rutland organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rutland around $2,500. 17 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rutland
- $163K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rutland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth B Whittemore Charitable Trust | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Irvin and Marion Erb Charitable Trust | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| George Wells Foundation Ui | Dallas, TX | 2 | $16K | $7,950 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The George I Alden Trust C/O Fletcher Tilton & Whipple Pc | Worcester, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To further education |
| The Christopher Catanese Childrens Foundation | Canton, MA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Jmm Charitable Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Ruth H & Warren a Ellsworth Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable |
| Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation | Penobscot, ME | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Yes | General grant; Massachusetts agriculture commission |
| Tr UW Mary W B Curtis Res Cl | Boston, MA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Training boys & young men |
| The Wolf Family Charitable Trust | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Charitable operations |
| The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Homes for Heroes Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Contribution for charitable efforts |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Yes | General purpose |
| The Frances and Beverly Dubose Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Agt Ttee Ua Navigation Trust 14-313680 | Pittsford, NY | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| Woosox Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Organization support |
| Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Barre, MA | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Summer Reading Program |
| Hyde Charitable Foundation | Southbridge, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Community service |
| Burnham Foundation Inc #0726729 Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Nashua valley council boy scouts of america |
| Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr | Needham, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support the community |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Lawrence & Lillian Solomon Foundation Inc | Wellesley, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Fulfill charitable purpose |
| Carroll Charitable Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Webster Five Foundation Inc | Auburn, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
| Aaf Charitable Foundation | Westborough, MA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Program 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 Rutland, Massachusetts?
Ruth B Whittemore Charitable Trust, Irvin and Marion Erb Charitable Trust, George Wells Foundation Ui, The George I Alden Trust C/O Fletcher Tilton & Whipple Pc, The Christopher Catanese Childrens Foundation and 22 others reported grants to Rutland 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 Rutland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.