Foundations that fund organizations in West Harwich, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Harwich nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $55K to West Harwich organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Harwich around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Harwich
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Harwich organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Kids educational programs; Production team apprenticeship program |
| Impact FIRST Fund | Belmont, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc | Hyannis, MA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Housing with love walk |
| Cape & Coast Bank Foundation | Hyannis, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Cape Rental Assistance Program |
| The Spark Foundation | Westwood, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Gertrude a Pomeroy Charitable Trust | Brewster, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Provide emergency assistance/food |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Preselected only | Employee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable pu… |
| Harold L Wyman Foundation Inc Co Mark a Koenig | Rye Brook, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Human services |
| Harper Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | for its general use |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Matching Grant |
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 Harwich, Massachusetts?
John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation, Impact FIRST Fund, Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc, Cape & Coast Bank Foundation, The Spark Foundation and 5 others reported grants to West Harwich 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 Harwich. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.