Foundations that fund organizations in West Dennis, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Dennis nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $52K to West Dennis organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Dennis around $2,000. 7 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Dennis
- $52K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MA
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Dennis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc | South Yarmouth, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Harold L Wyman Foundation Inc Co Mark a Koenig | Rye Brook, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Enviroment & science |
| Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc | Yarmouthport, MA | 1 | $2,261 | $2,261 | Preselected only | Support for organization's programs |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Chatham chorales winter into spring conc |
| Chamberlain Foundation | South Dennis, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Fj Brotherton Charitable Trust | Mount Pleasant, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Gildea Family Foundation Co James Gildea | Weston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Supporting library for materials, services, and educational… |
| The White Companies Charitable Trust | Auburn, MA | 1 | $750 | $750 | 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 West Dennis, Massachusetts?
Eastern Bank Foundation, Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc, Harold L Wyman Foundation Inc Co Mark a Koenig, Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc, Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to West Dennis 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 Dennis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.