Foundations that fund food programs in Massachusetts
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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
- $150,000 to Project Bread - the Walk for Hunger Inc, East Boston: State plan to end hunger in massachusetts
- $150,000 to Eastie Farm, East Boston: Operating support
- $100,000 to Spoonfuls Inc, Newton: Food recovery and hunger relief in greater boston
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...
Wild Geese Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, S Deerfield: General purpose
- $15,000 to Berkshire Grown, Great Barrington: General purpose
- $10,000 to Backyard Growers, Gloucester: General purpose
How to apply: Written
The Sudbury Foundation
- $40,000 to Spoonfuls, Newton: Farm & local food
- $40,000 to Boston Area Gleaners, Acton: Farm & local food
- $33,000 to Mill City Grows, Lowell: Farm & local food
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.
Metrowest Health Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Spoonfuls Inc, Newton: Second metrowest route
- $50,000 to Spoonfuls Inc, Newton: Second metrowest route
- $19,500 to Spoonfuls Inc, Newton: Basic health needs - support services
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...
Agnes M Lindsay Trust
- $5,000 to Roots Rising, Pittsfield: Food pantry/food bank
- $5,000 to Three Sisters Garden Project Inc, Ipswich: Food pantry/food bank
- $5,000 to Centre Street Food Pantry, Newton: Food pantry/food bank
How to apply: In writing, resume of organization and program, use of funds, two years of audited financial statements and irs determination letter.
Restrictions: Limited to ma, me, nh, and vt. Must be 501 (c) (3) but not a private foundation.
Amelia Peabody Foundation C/O Joseph Kelly
- $50,000 to Root Ns Inc, Salem: Operations
- $50,000 to Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc, Lowell: Feed & Nourish Campaign
- $45,000 to Salem Pantry Inc, Salem: Operations
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
North Easton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Our Daily Bread Mansfield Food Pantry Inc, Mansfield: General Operating Support
- $5,250 to The Charity Guild Inc, Brockton: General Operating Support
- $5,150 to Easton Food Pantry Inc, Easton: General Operating Support
How to apply: Application materials and instructions can be found online at: https://www.northeastonsavingsbank.com/more-resources/community-giving Interested applicants must complete the donation application available on the above-listed website and must be prepared to submit the following...
Deadlines: Applications are due April 30 for the June cycle and October 31 for the December cycle.
Restrictions: Our grants support non-profit organizations whose work benefits disadvantaged populations in communities served by North Easton Savings Bank. Grants are available for one-time projects or program expansion.
Yawkey Foundation Ii
- $100,000 to Spoonfuls, Newton: Capital purchase (truck) for program serving vulnerable individuals
- $50,000 to Project Bread - the Walk for Hunger Inc, Boston: Hunger relief & food access for vulnerable individuals and families
- $35,000 to Urban Food Initiative, Boston: Capital project for hunger relief & food access
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
Rogers Family Foundation C/O Gma Foundations Inc
- $15,000 to Neighbors in Need, Lawrence: Food pantry program
- $12,000 to Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Lowell: Food distribution program
- $10,000 to Village Food Hub, Andover: Food rescue
How to apply: To be considered, the organization must be tax exempt under irc 501(c)3 and be classified as not a private foundation" under section 509(a). Applications should be submitted electronically through the organizations website. The online application follows the common proposal...
Restrictions: The rogers family foundation typically only makes grants to nonprofit organizations providing services within massachusetts merrimack valley or north shore or in southeastern new hampshire.
Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Digger Foods, Sharon: General Support
- $2,700 to Cupboard of Kindness, Norton: General Support
- $2,700 to Marshfield Food Pantry, Marshfield: General Support
How to apply: A Grant application can be found at: https://www.bluestone.bank/home/about-us/grants Applicants must be prepared to include with their proposals the following documents: a copy of the their IRS Determination Letter of 501(c)(3) status and tax identification number; a cover...
Deadlines: The Foundation has historically considered grant applications every three months.
Restrictions: The Foundation prioritizes local organizations that create a positive impact in the community, and that benefit predominantly low-to-moderate income households. Historically, this means that the Foundation has focused on organizations that...
Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Thanksgiving Angels Inc, Pittsfield: Thanksgiving angels
- $2,500 to Roots Rising Inc, Pittsfield: Roots rising youth crews
- $1,500 to Greenagers Inc, Pittsfield: Youth stewardship and employment
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.
William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust
- $35,000 to Mill City Grows, Lowell: Youth Food Justice Education
- $30,000 to The Food Project, Dorchester: Youth Programs
- $10,000 to Coastal Foodshed, New Bedford: Operating
How to apply: Please see www.schrafftcharitable.org
Restrictions: Generally must be a Massachusetts tax exempt organization in existance for at least three years
George H & Jane A Mifflin Memorial Fund
- $30,000 to Boston Area Gleaners, Acton: Food access program
- $30,000 to Food Link Inc, Arlington: Distribution of high quality food to under resourced communities throughout greater boston
- $10,000 to Root Ns Inc, Salem: Youth culinary training program
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...
The Fletcher Foundation
- $25,000 to Bernard Family Community Kitchen Inc, Worcester: Grants
- $15,000 to Community Harvest Project Inc, North Grafton: Grants
- $5,000 to Food Link Inc, Arlington: Grants
How to apply: See footnotes for details
Deadlines: See footnotes for details
Restrictions: See footnotes for details
Needham Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Three Squares New England, Boston: Exempt purpose
- $3,000 to Needham Farmers Market, Needham: Exempt purpose
- $1,500 to Natick Community Organic Farm, Natick: 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.
Analog Devices Foundation
- $3,156 to Bread & Roses Inc, Lawrence: General support
- $1,597 to Arlington Eats Inc, Arlington: General support
- $1,545 to Three Sisters Garden Project Inc, Ipswich: General support
Restrictions: Eligibility guidelines organizations eligible to receive support from the analog devices foundation include: - u.s. Organizations that are registered as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations or to which contributions are otherwise tax...
Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Berkshire Agriculture Ventures, Gt Barrington: General & Unrestricted
- $50,000 to Greenagers Inc, S Egremont: General & Unrestricted
- $15,000 to Berkshires Bounty Inc, Gt Barrington: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: A letter of inquiry stating the purpose and the amount requested and the tax-exempt status of the applicant organization should be submitted via e-mail to the president of the foundation at the e-mail address indicated: strowbridge@foundationsource.com
Restrictions: There are no restrictions on awards. The foundation concentrates on environmental protection, education and social justice.
Merck Family Fund
- $35,000 to The Food Project, Lincoln: General support
- $30,000 to Eastie Farm Inc, Boston: General support
- $25,000 to The Food Project, Lincoln: General support
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
Josephine G Russell Trust C/O Marsha E Rich Esq
- $20,000 to Neighbors in Need, Lawrence: Charity
- $19,000 to Bread & Roses, Lawrence: Charity
- $10,000 to Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc, Lowell: Charity
How to apply: Required contents: 1. Statement of organizational background, purpose and objective of the organization and a list of officers and board of directors (or trustees). 2. Explanation of current financial status and copies of the most recent financial statements, including balance...
Deadlines: January 31 for the year for which the grants are requested.
Restrictions: Grant recipients will be required to sign a receipt and assent in the form approved by the trust. In addition, the organization must certify to the trust that the funds have been expended for the purposes for which the grant was made and...
Mabel A Horne Fund
- $15,000 to Project Bread Walk for Hunger, Boston: Support child nutrition
- $15,000 to Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc, Lowell: Unrestricted general
- $10,000 to Open Table, Concord: Unrestricted general
How to apply: AVAILABLE ONLINE s://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/foundation.go
Deadlines: February 1
Artemas W Stearns Trust C/O Marsha E Rich Esq
- $20,000 to Neighbors in Need, Lawrence: Charity
- $5,000 to Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc, Lowell: Charity
- $5,000 to Bread & Roses, Lawrence: Charity
How to apply: Required contents: 1. Statement of organizational background, purpose and objective of the organization and a list of officers and board of directors (or trustees). 2. Explanation of current financial status and copies of the most recent financial statements, including balance...
Deadlines: January 31 of the year for which the grants are requested.
Restrictions: Grant recipients will be required to sign a receipt and assent in the form approved by the trust. In addition, the organization must certify to the trust that the funds have been expended for the purposes for which the grant was made and...
Mccarthy Family Foundation
- $10,000 to The Salem Pantry, Salem: Unrestricted general
- $7,000 to Backyard Growers, Gloucester: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Root Ns Inc, Boston: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Request in writing sent to emma greene
Restrictions: Preference given to residents of north shor and route 128
The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Brookline Food Pantry, Brookline: General Operating Support
- $5,000 to Westwood Food Pantry, Westwood: General Operating Support
- $5,000 to Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, Norwood: General Operating Support
How to apply: Grant Application Package or Written Letter with 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter.
Restrictions: To support community organizations that contribute to improving quality of life.
Living Springs Foundation
- $6,000 to Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, South Deerfield: Annual fund - 1-year pledge $2,000; annual fund year 1 - 2 of 3-year pledge $4,000
- $5,000 to Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, South Deerfield: Growing resilience campaign
- $2,000 to Grow Food Northampton Inc, Florence: General operating
How to apply: Two sets of grant proposal should be submitted.
Restrictions: Primary focus is on communities in the new england area.
Ploughshares Foundation
- $4,000 to Food Project, Lincoln: General
- $3,000 to Boston Area Gleaners, Acton: General
- $3,000 to Worcester County Food Bank, Shrewsbury: 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
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