Foundations that fund community development in Massachusetts
These 25 foundations made grants to community development in Massachusetts in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- $300,000 to Rebuilding Together Boston, Boston: Building resilient futures
- $150,000 to Urban Farming Institute of Boston Inc, Mattapan: Growing healthy and resilient communities
- $125,000 to Boston Local Development Corporation, Boston: Program education and credentials
How to apply: Only online applications are accepted. Visit www.libertymutualfoundation.org to apply online.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Liberty mutual foundation has rolling reviews of applications.
Restrictions: Liberty mutual foundation does not provide philanthropic support for: individuals; foundations that are primarily grantmaking agencies; religious organizations requesting funds for sectarian activities; fraternal, social or political...
Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc
- $33,333 to Common Capital Inc, Pittsfield: Small and micro business lending and business assistance expansion- multi-year
- $25,000 to Entrepreneurship for All Inc, Pittsfield: Business accelerator
- $15,000 to Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc, Pittsfield: Technical assistance to black owned businesses
How to apply: Written application including irs determination letter of 501(c)(3) status, current board list, board approved operating budget and most recent annual report, form 990 and financial audit report.
Deadlines: 15th of december, march, june and september.
Restrictions: Only tax exempt organizations that qualify as a section 501(c)(3) public charity.
The Hyams Foundation Inc
- $325,000 to Third Sector New England Inc, Boston: HUBS Movement Infrastructure Project
- $105,500 to Boston Impact Initiative Fund, Roxbury: General support
- $102,249 to Center for Economic Democracy, Boston: Boston Ujima Project
How to apply: See https://hyamsfoundation.org/how-to-apply/ for information.
Deadlines: There are no deadlines.
Restrictions: See https://hyamsfoundation.org/funding-eligibility/ and https://hyamsfoundation.org/funding-criteria/ for information.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $3,113,279 to Third Sector New England, Boston: 80607 supporting the network for public health law, 2023-2025
- $1,350,000 to Third Sector New England, Boston: 82123 supporting the early childhood funders collaborative and its racial justice and...
- $1,152,258 to Third Sector New England, Boston: 81983 supporting the public finance initiative in implementing a pilot program to...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Td Charitable Foundation
- $30,000 to Entrepreneurship for All Inc, Lowell: Expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs
- $25,000 to Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, Jamaica Plain: Family prosperity services
- $25,000 to Urban Edge Housing Corporation, Roxbury: Closing bostons racial wealth gap through financial counseling
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
The Kresge Foundation
- $450,000 to Boston Ujima Project Inc, Jamaica Plain: General operating support
- $180,000 to Bottom Line Inc, Jamaica Plain: Project support to improve detroit student enrollment and college completion rates
- $150,000 to One Square World, Boston: Project project grant supports one square world's resident leadership programs through...
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $527,292 to Third Sector New England Inc, Boston: Early Care and Education
- $300,000 to Third Sector New England Inc, Boston: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $250,000 to Bridgespan Group Inc, Boston: Early Care and Education
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Just A Start Inc, Cambridge: the Financial Empowerment Collaborative
- $10,000 to Urban Edge Housing Corp, Roxbury: First-time Homebuyer Initiative in Roxbury
- $10,000 to Allston Brighton Comm Dev Corp, Brighton: ABCDC's Homeownership & Counseling programs
How to apply: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Deadlines: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Restrictions: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Needham Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Roslindale Village Main Street, Roslindale: Exempt purpose
- $5,000 to Mothers for Justice and Equality, Boston: Exempt purpose
- $5,000 to Lotus Entrepreneurship Institute Inc, Boston: Exempt purpose
How to apply: Request for support should be completed online at needhambank.com/about/community, which includes a required documents section.
Deadlines: Your submission must be completed at least 60 days before the funds are needed
Restrictions: Need to be a 501(c)(3) and operate within the communities that needham bank serves.
Fidelity Foundation
- $300,000 to Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, Dorchester: Program pilot
- $300,000 to Entrepreneurship for All Inc, Lowell: Strategic plan
- $250,000 to Bottom Line Inc, Boston: Program expansion
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Amelia Peabody Foundation C/O Joseph Kelly
- $100,000 to Third Sector New England, Boston: 1-Year Grant: Future Chefs - Operations
- $80,000 to House of Peace and Education Inc, Gardner: HOPE for Kids
- $30,000 to Beyond Walls Inc, Lynn: Taking the Community to the Streets Haverhill
How to apply: Application and other requirements on web page ameliapeabody.org
Deadlines: Quarterly on web page ameliapeabody.org
Restrictions: Qualifying organizations that operate in Massachusetts
George H & Jane A Mifflin Memorial Fund
- $75,000 to Just-A-Start Corporation, Cambridge: Education and training and housing stabilization
- $50,000 to Bottom Line Inc, Boston: Massachusetts general operations
- $30,000 to Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, Jamaica Plain: Support for affordable housing
How to apply: When applying send the following: proposal of organization; funding for; amount; project budget; recent finacial statements; irs exempt status letter; accurate financial data which measure the success of the program; and last 2 years of income statement and balance sheet.
Deadlines: Deadlines for application and subsequent reporting october 1st through april 15th.
Restrictions: The mifflin fund gives grants primarily in the human services and educational areas,focusing on low income and minority populations. Grants are also given to environmental/conservation organizations with occasional grants to cultural...
Merck Family Fund
- $35,000 to Groundwork Lawrence, Lawrence: Green city force (gcf) service corps and eco-hubs
- $35,000 to Groundwork Somerville, Somerville: Green guerillas youth empowerment pipeline
- $35,000 to Groundwork Somerville, Somerville: Black urban farmers conference
How to apply: Step 1 - letter of inquiry using the online application; step 2 - full proposal using the online application system
Deadlines: February 1 and august 1
Restrictions: Grants made only to organizations that are tax exempt
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $80,000 to The Bridgespan Group Inc, Boston: Program
- $35,000 to The Bridgespan Group Inc, Boston: Program
- $12,000 to The Bridgespan Group Inc, Boston: Program
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Metrowest Health Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Natick Service Council Inc, Natick: Food pantry expansion
- $30,000 to Natick Service Council Inc, Natick: Food pantry
- $7,500 to Natick Center Associates Inc, Natick: Natick matches
How to apply: Applications must follow a standard request for proposals that includes a description of the unmet health need to be addressed, program goals and objectives, budget, and budget narrative.
Deadlines: The foundation has two submission deadlines per year (spring/fall).
Restrictions: Awards are limited to proposals that address an unmet health need in the 25-town area served by the foundation. Eligible applicants are either tax- exempt organizations 501(c)(3) or governmental entities. See the foundation's web site at...
Island Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Groundwork Lawrence, Lawrence: Groundwork southcoast
- $20,000 to Third Sector New England, Boston: General support - carrot project
- $15,000 to Entrepreneurship for All Inc, Lowell: Eforall south coast: expanding inclusive entrepreneurship
How to apply: Applying is a two-step process - a letter of inquiry or phone call and sending the foundation a full proposal. Include with letter of inquiry a description of the project, or call the foundation to discuss the project idea. Include with the proposal a cover letter that specifies...
Deadlines: Due march 1st, june 1st, september 1st, december 1st for funds to be distributed the following month
Restrictions: The foundation does not support requests from individuals, religious organizations or for profit organizations.
Ploughshares Foundation
- $15,000 to Homestart Inc, Boston: Programs aiding residents of cambridge
- $7,000 to Bottom Line, Jamaica Plain: For programs in massachusetts
- $5,000 to Somali Development Center, Roxbury: General
How to apply: All applications must be in written form. They must include a description of the organization which is submitting the application, the grant amount(s) requested by such organization and the use which the submitting organization intends to make of any grant(s) that may be...
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to South Shore Community Action Council Inc, Plymouth: Commerce way grand opening
- $5,000 to Entrepreneurship for All Inc, Hyannis: Eforall cape cod
- $2,500 to Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation Inc, Centerville: Waterworks 2025 blue economy & stem care
How to apply: Cape cod five and its foundation have an online application process which can be found at: https://www.capecodfive.com/community-support-applications. This process allows applicants to submit a robust application,including pictures and video content, to tell their story beyond...
Restrictions: Must be over $250, must be publicly supported type entity
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $533,500 to Cooperative Development Institute, Northampton: North east transition initiative
- $40,500 to Common Capital Inc, Springfield: General operating support
- $30,000 to Urban Edge Housing Corp, Roxbury: Building wealth for lmi families through innovative program levers
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $120,000 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Boston: To support jose quionez's daf
- $50,000 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Boston: To support chase lyman donor advised fund
- $50,000 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Boston: For richardson family fund #1310810
How to apply: 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines: 2c. See 2b above
Restrictions: 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically...
Yawkey Foundation Ii
- $20,000 to Mass Mentoring Partnership Inc, Boston: Education & enrichment opportunities for underserved youth
- $15,000 to Hyde Square Task Force, Jamaica Plain: Education & enrichment opportunities for underserved youth
- $10,000 to Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands Inc, Hyannis: Wraparound basic needs (food, housing) for underserved individuals and families
How to apply: The foundation encourages applicants to review the foundation's grant guidelines on our website (www.yawkeyfoundation.org) prior to applying for a foundation grant.
Deadlines: See part xv, line 2b above
Restrictions: See part xv, line 2b above
Ruth H & Warren A Ellsworth Foundation
- $20,000 to The Bottom Line, Jamaica Plain: Charitable
- $15,000 to Main South Community Development Corp, Worcester: Charitable
- $5,000 to Pride Productions, Worcester: Charitable
How to apply: A proposal should be in letter form and include the goals objectives of the request, with a plan for accomplishing the same. Include project budget and evidence of 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: Submissions must be made prior to june 1.
Restrictions: Grants are provided to health, educational, cultural and human service organizations that are exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the irs code and based in the worcester area.
The Sudbury Foundation
- $15,500 to Natick Service Council Inc, Natick: Community
- $10,000 to Metrowest Nonprofit Network, Framingham: Community
- $5,000 to Soar Management Consulting Group, Arlington: Community
How to apply: Application forms are available on our website www.sudburyfoundation.org under the grant programs tab.
Deadlines: Please refer to our website www.sudburyfoundation.org under the grant programs tab.
Restrictions: Please refer to our website www.sudburyfoundation.org under the grant programs tab.
Peoplesbank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $19,000 to Spirit of Springfield, Springfield: Exempt purpose
- $5,000 to Downtown Amherst Foundation, Amherst: Exempt purpose
- $1,000 to Downtown Northampton Association, Northampton: Exempt purpose
How to apply: See application
Deadlines: No particular deadlines
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) public charities qualified under irc section 170(c) to receive tax deductible donations and are located in or contribute to the communiites served by peoples bank.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000,000 to New Profit Inc, Boston: New profit general operating support
- $20,000 to New Profit Inc, Boston: 2024 re eoy go grant
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
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