Foundations that fund organizations in Boston, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Boston nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $63K to Boston organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Boston around $3,600. 3 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Boston
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $3,600
- Based in NY
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Boston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neal & Lynne Miller Family Foundation | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | economically empower women and girls |
| The John F Welch Jr Foundation | Pound Ridge, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Steven and Pia Scaba Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $6,700 | $6,700 | Yes | General charitable purpose |
| Woll-Yellin Family Foundation | West Bloomfield, MI | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Preselected only | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Boston New York Lions Foundation Inc | North Boston, NY | 2 | $922 | $461 | Yes | Genl support; Christmas gifts |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $350 | $175 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Boston, New York?
Neal & Lynne Miller Family Foundation, The John F Welch Jr Foundation, Steven and Pia Scaba Family Foundation Inc, Woll-Yellin Family Foundation, Verizon Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Boston 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 Boston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.