Audax Charitable Foundation Inc

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.

Hunt Alternatives

Washington, DC

Wagner Foundation

Cambridge, MA

The Wagner Foundation funds education, philanthropy and voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services, primarily in Massachusetts, New York, and California. Its typical award is about $50,000 (2024 median), with reported grants ranging from $5,000 to $1 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Gratis Foundation

McLean, VA

The foundation funds education, health care and medical research, humanitarian aid, support for abused and neglected children, U.S. military families, and related areas such as food assistance and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000, and went to organizations in several states and Washington, D.C. It accepts applications through Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The foundation funds nonprofits working to advance education, independence, and economic stability for women, girls, children, and youth, as well as environmental preservation. Most grants support organizations based in or serving Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, and Somerville; typical awards are $5,000–$25,000, with an average of about $15,000–$20,000. It funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Rockland Trust - Blue Hills Charitable Foundation

Rockland, MA

The foundation supported Massachusetts-area 501(c)(3) organizations in areas including affordable housing, community development, education, financial literacy, health and human services, and youth programs. Its 2022 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000; the foundation merged into Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation and wound down as a separate entity, so its application instructions are not current.

GivenGain Foundation USA

Fort Lauderdale, FL

GivenGain Foundation USA makes donor-directed grants to US-based registered charities, supporting a range of charitable programs; its 2024 grants included health care, cancer, heart disease, and rehabilitation. In 2024, itemized grants ranged from $5,066 to $1.6 million, with a median of about $35,800, and most grant dollars went to Massachusetts. Grants are based on donor recommendations through its platform; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation

Brewster, MA

The Bobby and Peggy O’Connor Foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including arts, health, food assistance, housing, and culture; its 2024 grants went to Massachusetts recipients. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation states no application form or deadline and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, but does not explicitly say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Rowland Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Rowland Foundation funds charitable, scientific, literacy, and educational organizations, with most of its giving going to Massachusetts, especially the Boston area. In 2025, grants ranged from $6,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000; the filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Svrluga Foundation

Spokane Valley, WA

The Svrluga Foundation funds U.S. charitable organizations, with past grants supporting education, outdoor learning, homelessness and domestic-violence services, food assistance, and racial diversity. Its filing says grants are typically $7,500, generally range from $2,500 to $10,000, and may be multi-year. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Franklin Square House Foundation Inc

Belmont, MA

The Foundation funds capital improvements for affordable housing and shelters serving women and families, as well as childcare centers, primarily in Massachusetts. Recent grants typically were around $50,000, with awards ranging from about $10,000 to $116,000. Applicants must contact the executive director and receive explicit consent before applying; it does not accept applications without that prior approval.

Sincere Foundation Inc

Framingham, MA

Sincere Foundation supports Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, especially food security, housing stability, and safe spaces; applicants must have an operating budget of $25 million or less. It offers unrestricted operating grants of up to $25,000, with recent awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 and a median of $10,000. It welcomes written inquiries and concept papers and invites organizations to discuss their needs with staff before submitting a full proposal.