Foundations that fund organizations in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilmington nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $938K to Wilmington organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilmington around $1,500. 9 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wilmington
- $938K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MA
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilmington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Family Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $479K | $479K | Preselected only | Medical and scientific research |
| The Argosy Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Research project |
| Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc) | Woburn, MA | 2 | $80K | $40K | Yes | Human Services |
| The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Quo Vadis-Gavell Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Education |
| The Richard Salomon Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Salem, MA | 7 | $12K | $1,000 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| The Brett & Meaghan Barakett Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Oldenburg Family Foundation | Bangor, ME | 3 | $6,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution; Charitable donation |
| Jae S Lim Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | 2024-25 Wilmington Math & Science Prizes program |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 3 | $3,645 | $391 | Yes | General support |
| Lowell Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Tewksbury, MA | 2 | $3,100 | $1,550 | Yes | Donation; Donation/scholarship |
| Allan Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Rcb Charitable Foundation Inc | Reading, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General Support |
| Maier Math Foundation | Salem, OR | 1 | $551 | $551 | Preselected only | Educational materials for programs |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $260 | $260 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Devereaux Charitable Foundation Trust | Malden, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Unrestricted / general |
| Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Support for women, children and veterans at need |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Leon and Marion Semonian Charitable Trust | Newton, MA | 1 | $55 | $55 | Preselected only | Contribution |
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 Wilmington, Massachusetts?
Robbins Family Charitable Foundation, The Argosy Foundation, Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc), The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc, Quo Vadis-Gavell Family Foundation and 16 others reported grants to Wilmington 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 Wilmington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.