Foundations that fund organizations in Truro, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Truro nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $531K to Truro organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
50 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Truro around $2,500. 15 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Truro
- $531K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 50
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Truro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc C/O Stanton & Company | Woburn, MA | 2 | $255K | $128K | Preselected only | General support |
| Hillman Family Foundations | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Heritage/ dzegvi shelter |
| The Grayson Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Medical; Charitable |
| Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc | Yarmouthport, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support for organization's programs |
| The Howard Bayne Fund | Garden City, NY | 2 | $23K | $11K | Preselected only | General support |
| Hunter Lewis Foundation | Edinburg, VA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Amos and Boris Fund Dtd 9172008 | Boston, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Peninsula Charities Foundation II | Key Largo, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | Rockport, MA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | General Support |
| Theodore H & Nancy H Price Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Tianaderrah Foundation (de) | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General funds |
| Brian P Friedman Family Foundation | East Hampton, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Clara Weiss Fund | Seville, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support non-profit operations |
| Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc | South Yarmouth, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Seamens Long Point Charitable Foundation Inc | North Truro, MA | 8 | $9,050 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Motch Family Foundation Inc | New Richmond, OH | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Robert L Corkin Charitable Foundation | Sudbury, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Tern Foundation | Eastham, MA | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Preselected only | General support |
| Katz Family Foundation Inc | Westport, CT | 3 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Gramercy Park Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Education; Charitable |
| Palmer and Jane D Davenport Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Cultivating health: growing local food access |
| Stolberg Charitable Trust Carol Stolberg Ttee | West Newton, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operation support |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 1 | $1,425 | $1,425 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Hnr Foundation Inc | Truro, MA | 1 | $1,150 | $1,150 | Yes | Support highland house museum |
| Ruda Foundation Inc | Falls Church, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Cowie Family Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 3 | $650 | $250 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Red Elm Tree Foundation | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose grant |
| Conroy Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Phillips-Green Foundation Inc C/O Janet Green | Lebanon, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General purposes |
| The Lewis M & Esther Perlstein Family Foundation | Worcester, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General |
| Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $85 | $85 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Truro, Massachusetts?
The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc C/O Stanton & Company, Hillman Family Foundations, The Grayson Foundation, Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc, The Howard Bayne Fund and 28 others reported grants to Truro 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 Truro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.