A Better City Initiative Inc

The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation

Boston, MA

The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation supports nonprofits serving communities in need, with interests in education for underserved students, violence prevention for vulnerable youth, and health and safety advocacy for at-risk populations. Its recent filings show two grants a year totaling about $826,000–$990,000, though the recipients were in South Carolina; its stated community-support region includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The foundation supports arts and culture, education, the environment, health and wellness, and local community organizations, primarily in New England; in 2024, 95% of its grants went to Massachusetts. Grants ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. It has no traditional application process, but its 2024 filing lists a letter request with supporting documentation and tax status; there is no deadline.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc

Charlestown, MA

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center funds access to primary and specialty care, medical education and research, research subcontracts, and community health needs. In 2024, it reported 162 grants ranging from $5,600 to $40 million, with a median of about $143,000; 78% of grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients, with others across the U.S. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

The Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust supports organizations working in areas including maritime events, parks, scouting, historic preservation, elder services, and museums, with most of its giving in Massachusetts and some grants in Texas and Rhode Island. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests by letter describing the organization and its needs; contact Thomas A. Kershaw.

Peopleforbikes Foundation

Boulder, CO

PeopleForBikes Foundation funds bicycle infrastructure and access, including trails, youth cycling, bike-share, e-bike incentives, and advocacy projects. Its 2024 grants had a median of $12,000, with awards ranging from $6,500 to $319,670, for projects across the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Its Industry Community Grant Program accepts applications by invitation only.

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds equity-focused work in child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer awards from up to $15,000 to $50,000; it accepts applications through some competitive initiatives, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.

Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and related initiatives, primarily supporting organizations and leaders in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. It welcomes inquiries through program pages and occasionally issues open requests for proposals; most grants go to returning partners.

Eastern Bank Foundation

Wakefield, MA

Eastern Bank Foundation funds systemic efforts to advance economic inclusion and mobility, including small-business equity, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its programs range from $1,000–$10,000 for Community Donations, up to $15,000 for CITC Grants, and $50,000–$150,000 for Impact Grants; it supports organizations primarily in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The foundation accepts online applications, with no specific submission deadlines stated.

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Liberty Mutual Foundation funds nonprofits working on basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, primarily in the Boston area, with grants also made in other states. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000 and ranged from $2,500 to $11 million; it accepts online applications on a rolling basis, with no stated deadlines.

Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)

Woburn, MA

The foundation supports nonprofits focused on human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and environmental causes, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts, with limited support for Rwanda’s recovery. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal for its local grant program.

American Tower Corporation Foundation

Boston, MA