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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to 4,056 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations nonprofit organizations.

Explore Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Massachusetts

Stanley Fund For The Broad Institute

Cambridge, MA

Assets: $68m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC.

The 1434 Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $67m

Revenue: $4m

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.

Community Foundation Of North Central Massachusetts Inc

Fitchburg, MA

Assets: $67m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

"AS A TRUSTED STEWARD, WE PROVIDE FLEXIBLE GIVING OPTIONS THAT SIMPLIFY THE ACHIEVEMENT OF DONORS' CHARITABLE GOALS. THROUGH DEEP KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION AND GRANTMAKING, WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITIES.

Sakonnet Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $66m

Revenue: $17m

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.

Crimson Lion Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $64m

Revenue: $11m

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.

Island Foundation Inc

Marion, MA

Assets: $63m

Revenue: $4m

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.

Phillip And Susan Ragon Foundation

Cambridge, MA

Assets: $62m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

Goldhirsh Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $62m

Revenue: $13m

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.

United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $61m

Revenue: $54m

MISSION:

AT UNITED WAY, WE'RE ON A MISSION: CREATE POSITIVE, LASTING CHANGE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. AS NEW ENGLANDERS, WE HAVE GREAT LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, CITIES, AND TOWNS. THERE IS PLENTY TO CELEBRATE AND WE HAVE MANY REASONS TO BE PROUD. BUT THERE ARE SERIOUS ISSUES IMPACTING MANY OF OUR NEIGHBORS, AND THEY'RE EASY TO IGNORE WHEN YOU DON'T FACE THEM EVERY DAY - HIGH RATES OF VIOLENCE, FAILING SCHOOLS, HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT, AND LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE. UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY IS WORKING TO CHANGE THE STATISTICS. TOGETHER WITH THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTERS, AND ADVOCATES, WE ARE BUILDING STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS BY FINDING SOLUTIONS, SUPPORTING PROGRAMS, AND FIGHTING FOR THE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Wellington Management Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $61m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

Ruby W And Lavon P Linn Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $5m

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.

Mussafer Fam Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $41m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

72 Fund

Boston, MA

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $88m

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.

Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc

Lowell, MA

Assets: $59m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE AREA. THE FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE, WHICH ATTRACTS FUNDS, DISTRIBUTES GRANTS, AND SERVES AS A CATALYST AND LEADER AMONG FUNDERS, AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED AND EMERGENT NEEDS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE STEWARD OF DONOR FUNDS AND BUILDS UPON THE CREATIVE VISION OF ITS FOUNDERS AND THE COMMUNITY. IT PROMOTES AND ENCOURAGES THE ROLE OF PHILANTHROPY IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

Cabot Family Charitable Tr

Boston, MA

Assets: $59m

Revenue: $6m

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.

Iacocca Family Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $59m

Revenue: $5m

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.

Imago Dei Fund

Boston, MA

Assets: $57m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

Jewish Federation Of Western Massachusetts Inc

Springfield, MA

Assets: $57m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO ENSURE CONTINUITY AND WELL-BEING OF A VIBRANT JEWISH COMMUNITY

Mghpcc Holyoke Inc

Holyoke, MA

Assets: $57m

Revenue: $146k

MISSION:

MAINTAIN A FACILITY WHICH WILL HOUSE A HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING CENTER TO SUPPORT, ASSIST, ENHANCE, AND ADVANCE THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF ITS MEMBER UNIVERSITIES.

Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation

Allston, MA

Assets: $56m

Revenue: $4m

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.