Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $25K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $2,500. 1 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joanne E Masin Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General Charitable |
| Woll-Yellin Family Foundation | West Bloomfield, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity |
| Kargman Charitable & Educational Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | To support the exempt purpose of the organization |
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 Washington, Massachusetts?
The Joanne E Masin Foundation, Woll-Yellin Family Foundation, Kargman Charitable & Educational Foundation Inc reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.