Foundations that fund mental health in Massachusetts
These 25 foundations made grants to mental health 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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Metrowest Health Foundation Inc
- $247,430 to Advocates Inc, Framingham: Metrowest care connection
- $241,546 to Advocates Inc, Framingham: Metrowest care connection
- $75,000 to Advocates Inc, Framingham: Basic health needs - behavioral health
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...
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- $70,000 to Samaritans Inc, Boston: Building connections workshop, an initiative of the samaritans youth suicide prevention...
- $50,000 to Victory Programs Inc, Jamaica Plain: Family shelters and food resources for food insecure and at-risk individuals
- $50,000 to Luminosity Behavioral Health Services, Brockton: Community support program
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...
The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation
- $100,000 to Community Solutions for Behavioral Health, Nantucket: Charitable
- $95,900 to Behavioral Health Innovators Inc, South Chatham: Charitable
- $92,500 to Ccb Foundation, Rockport: Charitable
How to apply: Submit letter of inquiry regarding program/project that qualifies, per grant guidelines on website. If proposal is selected for consideration, a full grant application must be completed. Grant applications are by request only and must be submitted directly to the foundation. The...
Deadlines: Applications due 1/24/24, 2/7/24, 5/22/24, 8/7/24 and 10/9/24.
Restrictions: Four distinct funding categories: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental health and substance use disorder. Each category has its own objective, target population, and funding priorities. Awards may not be used for the...
Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Calmer Choice Inc, South Yarmouth: The future of mindfulness in education
- $6,000 to Sharing Kindness Inc, Orleans: Sharing kindness suicide awareness walk
- $5,000 to Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break, North Falmouth: Falmouth community veterans center solar
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
Ploughshares Foundation
- $6,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Boston: General
- $4,000 to Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Cambridge: General
- $4,000 to National Alliance on Mental Illness-Massachusetts, Woburn: 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
Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation
- $325,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Boston: Health
- $50,000 to The Bridge Club of Greater Lowell, Lowell: Human services
- $1,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Boston: Health
How to apply: Letter describing request, including amount and usage
Yawkey Foundation Ii
- $70,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc, Boston: Wraparound basic needs for underserved youth
- $25,000 to Victory Programs Inc, Boston: Basic needs (food, housing) access for underserved individuals and families
- $15,000 to The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands Inc, Mashpee: Essential program equipment to deliver on mission
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
Priscilla Alden Uwo
- $75,000 to The Mclean Hospital Corporation, Somerville: Unrestricted general
- $20,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc, Boston: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Communities for People Inc, Boston: Unrestricted general
How to apply: N/a n/a
Boston Evening Clinic Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Boston: To purchase medical wall unit for mobile medical van supporting homeless youth
- $8,000 to Samaritans Inc, Boston: To support 24/7 crisis services
- $8,000 to Reach Inc, Plymouth: To support crisis intervention/hotline program for domestic violence victims
How to apply: The form should be a hard copy submitted by mail or courier. The common proposal form by philanthropy massachusetts is available online (formerly associated grant makers)
Deadlines: Deadlines for submissions are the 15th of january, april, july and october, then the board reviews.
Restrictions: Grants are made to agencies that serve the greater boston area and generally range in amounts up to $10,000. The requesting agency must be tax exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. Applicants may request grants for...
The Doe Family Foundation
- $80,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Boston: Discretionary donation
- $50,000 to Victory Programs Inc, Boston: Discretionary donation
How to apply: Written submission about nature of grant request with relative supportive documentation re: 501(c)(3) status and any other related support documents for the request. If applicable a description of the project, the need and the target population, information about the capability...
Deadlines: June 1 and december 1
Restrictions: Must be a recognized 501(c)(3) organization
Franklin Square House Foundation Inc
- $30,711 to Casa Esperanza, Roxbury: Housing capital grant - recovery home for women and children
- $20,250 to Victory Programs, Boston: Housing and shelter grants
How to apply: Potential grantees are required to contact the executive director and go through an initial screening process via telephone to determine if the organization is within the parameters of the foundation's mission and appropriate for funding. The application is available on the...
Deadlines: Yes, submission deadlines are set for each annual grant cycle.
Restrictions: Must be housing related and in support of the foundation's mission. The franklin square house foundation, inc. Is committed to the belief that all women and families deserve access to high quality housing, shelter and supportive services...
F W & C S Adams Memorial Fund
- $20,000 to Caspar Inc, Somerville: Unrestricted general
- $15,000 to Victory Programs Inc, Boston: Unrestricted general
How to apply: www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking N/A
Deborah M Noonan Memorial Fund
- $20,000 to De Novo Center for Justice and Healing, Cambridge: Unrestricted general
- $15,000 to Advocates Inc, Framingham: Unrestricted general
How to apply: ONLINE APPLICATION AT www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking.
Deadlines: Online application
Restrictions: Online application
Peoplesbank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Behavioral Health Network, Springfield: Exempt purpose
- $2,000 to Cutchins Programs for Children and Families, 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 Sudbury Foundation
- $10,000 to Samaritans Inc, Boston: Children, youth & families
- $5,000 to Advocates Inc, Framingham: 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.
Demoulas Foundation
- $10,000 to Italian Home for Children, Jamaica Plain: Youth organizations
- $1,500 to The Megan House Foundation, Dracut: Civic, cultural & other
How to apply: Letter request including need for contribution
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust
- $5,000 to Wellstrong, East Falmouth: Professional Development for Members
- $5,000 to Behavioral Health Innovators, South Chatham: School-based programming
How to apply: The Foundation's grant application is available at: https://www.thecooperativebankofcapecod.com/ charitable-giving/charitable-contributons/the-coop-foundation-2/ Applicants are required to attach additional supporting documentation, including: (1) A copy of 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
Deadlines: Quarter 1: December 15; Quarter 2: March 15; Quarter 3: June 15; Quarter 4: September 15
Restrictions: All applications: (1) must be from a 501(c)(3) non-profit located on Cape Cod, or directly benefiting Cape Codders with 100% of the monies received staying in Barnstable County; (2) must align with our mission, fall within one of our five...
Needham Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $7,000 to Communities for People, Boston: Exempt purpose
- $2,500 to Italian Home for Children, Jamaica Plain: 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.
Fall River Women's Union
- $5,500 to Fall River Deaconess Home, Fall River: Program support
- $3,845 to Steppingstone Inc, Fall River: Program support
How to apply: Formal written grant request presenting the need and use of funds requested.
Restrictions: Greater fall river geographical area
Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Advocates Inc, Framingham: To provide free mental health care to low-income older adults who cannot access their...
- $2,500 to Addiction Referral Center, Hudson: To support Project Serene which offers a weekly Meditation & Mindfulness class for...
How to apply: Forms available at above address.
Deadlines: See Application
Restrictions: See Application
North Easton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Ptad - Friends of Pdfc, Pembroke: General Operating Support
- $1,000 to Learn To Cope, Taunton: 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.
Bravo Family Charitable Foundation
- $200,000 to Mclean Hospital, Belmont: Clinical fellowship support
How to apply: Letter form
Restrictions: The foundation does not intend to make grants directly to individuals.
The Weezie Foundation Xxxxx0005
- $125,000 to Mclean Hospital, Belmont: General operating
How to apply: www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants
The Lynch Foundation
- $75,000 to Mclean Hospital, Belmont: Capital campaign
How to apply: All requests are submitted electronically through the lynch foundation website: www.thelynchfoundation.com. Applicants should fill out the concept paper which includes information about the organization, description of request and objectives of their request.
Deadlines: The concept papers are reviewed on a rolling process.
Restrictions: Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) organization that performs work primarily in massachusetts and be under the giving guidelines of education, health care and wellness including social determinants of health, preservation and access to...
Hermann Foundation Inc C/O Maryann Copeland Treasurer
- $50,000 to Recovery Without Walls, West Falmouth: Enable donee to continue exempt function
How to apply: By letter
Restrictions: Must be a section 501(c)(3) public charity
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