Foundations that fund organizations in Shirley, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shirley nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $63K to Shirley organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shirley around $1,500. 9 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shirley
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MA
- 82%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shirley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldstone Foundation Inc | Stow, MA | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | Community Development, Education |
| Shirley Charitable Foundation C/O Kevin Johnston | Shirley, MA | 6 | $14K | $937 | Preselected only | Community service |
| Hall Family Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Deshpande Family Foundation | Stoneham, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general support |
| Akamai Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | Preselected only | Operation Camp |
| George R Wallace Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| The Madigan Family Foundation Inc C/O Timothy Madigan | Lancaster, MA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for current operations |
| W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Health & welfare |
| The Battles Foundation Inc | Lowell, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Henry Vincent Couper Charitable Foundation | Littleton, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | 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 Shirley, Massachusetts?
Fieldstone Foundation Inc, Shirley Charitable Foundation C/O Kevin Johnston, Hall Family Foundation, Deshpande Family Foundation, Akamai Foundation Inc and 6 others reported grants to Shirley 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 Shirley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.