Foundations that fund organizations in West Brookline, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Brookline nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $47K to West Brookline organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Brookline around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Brookline
- $47K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Brookline organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Foundation Inc | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General assistance |
| The Wiesler Family Foundation C/O Rubin and Rudman Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Wizcat Foundation | Waban, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Rose and Henry J Deeks Char Tr | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Boston marathon jimmy fund walk in honor of david thau (deg) |
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 West Brookline, Massachusetts?
Dorchester Foundation Inc, The Wiesler Family Foundation C/O Rubin and Rudman Llp, The Wizcat Foundation, Rose and Henry J Deeks Char Tr, Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund reported grants to West Brookline 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 West Brookline. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.