Foundations that fund organizations in Townsend, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Townsend nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $23K to Townsend organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Townsend around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Townsend
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Townsend organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Foundation Inc #0726729 Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp | Boston, MA | 2 | $14K | $7,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Masiello Family Foundation | Hollis, NH | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Camosse Family Foundation Inc | Charlton, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Civic, religious health or education |
| Lowell Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Tewksbury, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donation/scholarship |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
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 Townsend, Massachusetts?
Burnham Foundation Inc #0726729 Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp, Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc, Masiello Family Foundation, The Camosse Family Foundation Inc, Lowell Five Charitable Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Townsend 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 Townsend. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.