Massachusetts is home to 4,056 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations nonprofit organizations.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3b
Revenue: $803m
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2b
Revenue: $838m
MISSION:
A PUBLIC CHARITY THAT MAKES GRANTS ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO CREATE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
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.
Woburn, MA
Assets: $2b
Revenue: $325m
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2b
Revenue: $219m
Employees: 196
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2b
Revenue: $326m
Employees: 129
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2b
Revenue: $21m
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $424m
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE U.S. CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST (THE "GIFT 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 SPONSORS THE GIFT TRUST UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE GIFT TRUST'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, ALONG WITH EATON VANCE WATEROAK ADVISORS (FORMERLY EATON VANCE INVESTMENT COUNSEL), EATON VANCE TRUST COMPANY, AND CALVERT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, PROVIDES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE GIFT TRUST. ON AN ONGOING BASIS, EATON VANCE TRUST COMPANY, AS THE GIFT TRUST'S TRUSTEE, HIRES AND OVERSEES CERTAIN SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE GIFT TRUST.
Agawam, MA
Assets: $969m
Revenue: $58m
Employees: 124
MISSION:
SUPPORT PRIMARILY JEWISH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Boston, MA
Assets: $755m
Revenue: $146m
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.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $730m
Revenue: $66m
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.
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)
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $419m
Revenue: $48m
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $343m
Revenue: $208m
MISSION:
THE BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND IS A 501(C)(3) ORG WHICH PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY BY MAKING GIFTS TO QUALIFIED U.S. TAX-EXEMPT CHARITIES OR TO U.S. STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION.
Boston, MA
Assets: $329m
Revenue: $39m
MISSION:
PROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.
Boston, MA
Assets: $303m
Revenue: $22m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
ACTS AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Newton, MA
Assets: $287m
Revenue: $21m
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.
Lynn, MA
Assets: $287m
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $280m
Revenue: $23k
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.