Foundations that fund organizations in Vinyard Haven, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vinyard Haven nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $22K to Vinyard Haven organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vinyard Haven around $2,000. 4 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vinyard Haven
- $22K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vinyard Haven organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancore Foundation Inc | Auburndale, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General contribution |
| O'Connell Family Foundation Inc C/O Daniel S O'Connell | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carry… |
| Franklin Philanthropic Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Mussafer Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,030 | $1,030 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Hawkswaney Foundation | Chilmark, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Social benefits |
| Lubrano Family Charitable Foundation Emmett Lyne Trustee C/O Rich May Pc | Boston, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General 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 Vinyard Haven, Massachusetts?
Ancore Foundation Inc, O'Connell Family Foundation Inc C/O Daniel S O'Connell, Franklin Philanthropic Foundation, Mussafer Family Foundation, Hawkswaney Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Vinyard Haven 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 Vinyard Haven. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.