Foundations that fund organizations in Wareham, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wareham nonprofits
23 private foundations gave $684K to Wareham organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 23 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wareham around $2,500. 15 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 23
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 23 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wareham
- $684K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 65%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wareham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H Wylde Charitable Trust of 2002 | Boston, MA | 1 | $270K | $270K | Preselected only | General support and |
| The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Maurice and Anne Makepeace Family Foundation | Marion, MA | 3 | $40K | $15K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Stifler Family Foundation | Brookline, MA | 2 | $23K | $12K | Preselected only | Underpriveleged; Environmental |
| Van Sloun Foundation C/O Baldwin Brothers LLC | Marion, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 2 | $16K | $7,875 | Yes | Diginity to those experiencing food insecurity; General support |
| The Theodore H Barth Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Religious purposes |
| Rickard Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Caroline D Bloomer Char Tw Aphb | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 2 | $5,200 | $2,600 | Yes | Scholarship; Wareham veterans day parade |
| The Stanton Foundation C/O Hemenway & Barnes Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $4,997 | $4,997 | Preselected only | To achieve charitable purpose |
| The Ludes Family Foundation | Marion, MA | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 3 | $3,500 | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Robert F Stoicofirstfed Charitable Foundation | Swansea, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| William Makepeace Atwood Scholarship Fd Co | Hanover, MA | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Preselected only | Scholarship awards |
| Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Inc | Rockland, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| John T Galligan Tuw | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,672 | $1,672 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Westport Fund | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Abington Bank Community Foundation Inc F/K/A Envision Bank Foundation Inc | Abington, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Leader Bank Charitable Foundation Corporation | Arlington, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hunger Relief |
| The John T & Theresa D Cederholm Private Foundation | Marion, MA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Wayne William Johnson Charitable Trust C/O Caldwell Trust Co Attn Jan Miller | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $205 | $205 | Preselected only | Support mission of the charity |
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 Wareham, Massachusetts?
John H Wylde Charitable Trust of 2002, The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation, The Maurice and Anne Makepeace Family Foundation, Stifler Family Foundation, Van Sloun Foundation C/O Baldwin Brothers LLC and 18 others reported grants to Wareham 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 Wareham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.