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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to 4,083 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations nonprofit organizations.

Explore Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Massachusetts

Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $908m

MISSION:

A PUBLIC CHARITY THAT MAKES GRANTS ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO CREATE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

Fidelity Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $667m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $385m

MISSION:

CJP'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND MOBILIZE THE DIVERSE BOSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF LEARNING AND ACTION THAT STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD.

Cummings Foundation Inc

Woburn, MA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $311m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $449m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $326m

MISSION:

AS GREATER BOSTON'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE BOSTON FOUNDATION DEVOTES ITS RESOURCES TO BUILDING AND SUSTAINING A VITAL, PROSPEROUS CITY AND REGION, WHERE JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY ARE EXTENDED TO EVERYONE. THE FOUNDATION FULFILLS THIS MISSION IN THREE PRINCIPAL WAYS: (1) MAKING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND DESIGNING SPECIAL FUNDING INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THIS COMMUNITY'S CRITICAL CHALLENGES;(2) WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS AND OTHER FUNDERS TO ACHIEVE HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPY; AND (3) SERVING AS A CIVIC HUB AND CENTER OF INFORMATION, WHERE IDEAS ARE SHARED, LEVERS FOR CHANGE ARE IDENTIFIED, AND COMMON AGENDAS FOR THE FUTURE ARE DEVELOPED.

The Patrick J Mcgovern Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

The Us Charitable Gift Trust

Boston, MA

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $236m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE U.S. CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST (THE "TRUST") IS TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH A COST-EFFECTIVE AND TAX-ADVANTAGED INVESTMENT PROGRAM THAT HELPS DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS. EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGES THE TRUST UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRUST'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, ALONG WITH EATON VANCE TRUST COMPANY ("EVTC") AND CALVERT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS CI EATON PRIVATE WEALTH, PROVIDES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE TRUST. ON AN ONGOING BASIS, EVTC, AS THE TRUST'S TRUSTEE, HIRES AND OVERSEES CERTAIN SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE TRUST.

Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Agawam, MA

Assets: $969m

Revenue: $58m

MISSION:

SUPPORT PRIMARILY JEWISH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Klarman Family Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $744m

Revenue: $73m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Flatley Foundation

Braintree, MA

Assets: $681m

Revenue: $-15m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

The Grantham Foundation For The Protection Of The Environment

Boston, MA

Assets: $585m

Revenue: $210m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

Assets: $497m

Revenue: $171m

MISSION:

BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY BY MAKING GIFTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES.

Edward C Johnson Fund

Boston, MA

Assets: $496m

Revenue: $106m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

One8 Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $489m

Revenue: $32m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Jeremy And Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust

Boston, MA

Assets: $446m

Revenue: $66m

MISSION:

PROVIDES GRANTS TO AND MAKES PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TRUST'S SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.

Yawkey Foundation Ii

Dedham, MA

Assets: $421m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

China Medical Board Inc

Cambridge, MA

Assets: $331m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

Richard And Susan Smith Family Foundation

Newton, MA

Assets: $318m

Revenue: $31m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Hebrew Seniorlife Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $314m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.