Foundations that fund organizations in Sunderland, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sunderland nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $73K to Sunderland organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sunderland around $12K. 1 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sunderland
- $73K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in MA
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sunderland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bess Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | program offerings focused on climate, environment, and Eart… |
| Seligsohn Foundation | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation | Agawam, MA | 5 | $12K | $2,500 | Yes | Local farmers awards general |
| The Gorman Family Foundation Inc | Bristol, CT | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| The Clark Hunter Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | Preservation; Education |
| Ek Charitable Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To promote exempt purpose |
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 Sunderland, Massachusetts?
Bess Family Foundation, Seligsohn Foundation, The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, The Gorman Family Foundation Inc, The Clark Hunter Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Sunderland 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 Sunderland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.