Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Massachusetts
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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 West End House Inc, Allston: Youth development fellowship program: preparing program alumni for careers in youth...
- $300,000 to Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston: East boston & chelsea youth empowered
- $175,000 to Emerald Necklace Conservancy Inc, Boston: Maintaining and rejuvenating the emerald necklace's urban tree canopy
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...
Yawkey Foundation Ii
- $1,000,000 to The Baseball Inc, Roxbury: Capital project for new building to improve delivery of youth programs
- $75,000 to Hale Education Inc, Westwood: Capital project for new building to expand programs and mission delivery
- $75,000 to The Baseball Inc, Roxbury: Baseball & softball programs for recreation & skills development
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
Amelia Peabody Foundation C/O Joseph Kelly
- $60,000 to Beyond Soccer Inc, Lawrence: Going "Beyond" for Lawrence Youth
- $50,000 to Piers Park Sailing Center Inc, East Boston: Inclusive Youth Development Program
- $40,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem 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
Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Shooting Touch, Pittsfield: Golf tournament, gala, boston programming
- $1,500 to Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Inc, Pittsfield: S.a.f.a.r.i. Summer and youth rowing racing team year-round programs
- $1,000 to Adaptx Inc, Pittsfield: 2024 unified 5k
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.
North Easton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Easton Tigers Youth Lacrosse, Easton: General Operating Support
- $1,000 to Nhs Softball Boosters, Norton: General Operating Support
- $1,000 to Whitman-Hanson Youth Soccer Inc, Whitman: 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.
William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust
- $30,000 to West End House, Boston: College Affordability
- $30,000 to Doc Wayne Youth Services Inc, Boston: Therapy Programs
- $15,000 to Shooting Touch, Boston: 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
Agnes M Lindsay Trust
- $5,000 to Camp Putnam, New Braintree: Campership
- $3,000 to Beyond Soccer Inc, Lawrence: Campership
- $2,500 to Bourne Community Boating Inc, Bourne: Campership
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.
The Devereaux Charitable Foundation Trust
- $5,000 to Lynn Youth Hockey, Lynn: Unrestricted / general
- $2,000 to Weymouth Cal Ripken Baseball League, Braintree: Unrestricted / general
- $1,500 to Plainville Athletic League, Plainville: Unrestricted / general
How to apply: A description and purpose of organization and intended use of requested gift
Fidelity Foundation
- $500,000 to Emerald Necklace Conservancy Inc, Boston: Other
- $250,000 to Emerald Necklace Conservancy Inc, Boston: Other
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The Lynch Foundation
- $100,000 to Innercity Weightlifting, Boston: General operating support
- $50,000 to The Baseball Inc, Boston: General operating support
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...
Wp Snyder Iii Charitable Fund
- $25,000 to Hingham Maritime Center, Hingham: General
- $10,000 to Hingham High School Rowing Association, Hingham: General
How to apply: Mail
Td Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Inc, Boston: Chin park placekeeping initiative
- $10,000 to West End House, Allston: Academic success and reading buddies program
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...
Priscilla Alden Uwo
- $15,000 to Cambridge Camping Association, Cambridge: Unrestricted general
- $15,000 to Doc Wayne Youth Services Inc, Boston: Unrestricted general
How to apply: N/a n/a
Albert O Wilson Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Crossroads for Kids Inc, Duxbury: General & Unrestricted
- $12,000 to Cambridge Camping Association Inc, Cambridge: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: See the foundation website at www.aowilsonfoundation.org
Deadlines: January 31st
Restrictions: See the foundation website at www.aowilsonfoundation.org
The James E and Allyce Darling Nesworthy Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Beyond Soccer Inc, Lawrence: For going "beyond" for lawrence youth
- $10,000 to Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Inc, Springfield: For general operating support
How to apply: Initial contact by telephone.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
Mission Hillfenway Neighborhood Trust Inc
- $14,610 to Friends of Ramler Park Inc, Boston: Program support
- $5,000 to Emerald Necklace Conservancy Inc, Boston: Program support
How to apply: The application is submitted electronically through the organization's website, https://missionhillfenwaynt.org. If the organization received a grant from the foundation in the prior year, include documentation of expenditures of last year's award or the current year proposal...
Deadlines: Proposals should be submitted between february 1, 2024 and march 31, 2024 at 5:00pm.
Restrictions: Limited to providing grants to community-based mission hill and fenway non-profit organizations, community development corporations, and other civic groups dedicated to promoting and enhancing quality of life in the community through...
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc C/O C Henry Kezer Esq
- $5,000 to Mystic River Rugby Foundation, Lexington: Provide funds to support the entity's charitable work
- $3,000 to Skating Club of Boston, Norwood: Provide funds to support the entity's charitable work
How to apply: Not yet determined
Deadlines: Not yet determined
Restrictions: Not yet determined
Artemas W Stearns Trust C/O Marsha E Rich Esq
- $5,000 to Beyond Soccer, Lawrence: Charity
- $2,500 to Bread & Roses Heritage Committee, 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...
Josephine G Russell Trust C/O Marsha E Rich Esq
- $5,000 to Beyond Soccer, Lawrence: Charity
- $2,500 to Bread & Roses Heritage Committee, 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 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...
Analog Devices Foundation
- $2,783 to Ryal Side Civic Association Inc, Beverly: General support
- $1,545 to North Shore Cricket Club Inc, Lynnfield: 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...
Robert Treat Paine Association
- $2,000 to Greenwood Music Camp, Cummington: Education
- $2,000 to Tenacity, Boston: Youth sports
How to apply: Letter describing the organization and the purpose for the funds
Restrictions: Organizations must submit their tax exempt number to be eligible for contributions
The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation
- $2,500 to Special Olympics Massachusetts Inc, Marlborough: General Operating Support
- $1,500 to Payson Park Music Festival, Belmont: 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.
Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Crossroads for Kids Inc, Duxbury: Crossroads urban campfire
- $1,000 to Second Summer Cycle Inc, Cotuit: Second summer cycle cape cod charity bik
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
The White Fund Inc
- $1,500 to Beyond Soccer, Lawrence: Same
- $1,000 to Lawtown Boxing Gym Inc, Lawrence: Same
How to apply: The following information should be submitted: description of the organization's background and purpose, ein no., 501(c)(3) determination letter, list of officers and directors, current year budget, annual report, auditor's report if available, statement of sources financial...
Restrictions: No grants to individuals. If grant awarded the recipient organization is required to acknowledge receipt of funds and submit final report when funds have been expended.
The Ludes Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Tenacity Inc, Boston: Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Special Olympics Massachusetts, Hathorne: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter requesting funds
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