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Moses Trust FBO Science Museum

Pennington, NJ

Easthampton Savings Bank

Easthampton, MA

Easthampton Savings Bank Foundation supports local nonprofits working in basic needs, financial literacy, health care, economic development, youth and education, and the arts, primarily in Massachusetts, with some funding in Connecticut. Its 2025 grants had a median of $1,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $68,927. Applications are available through the foundation, and it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; the application lists varying deadlines.

AEC Trust

Wilmington, DE

AEC Trust’s grants support a range of charitable organizations, including arts, human rights, conservation, and human services groups; in 2024, grants had a median of $15,000, with awards ranging from $4,650 to $16,039,759. Most grant dollars went to Georgia (74%) and Oregon (17%), with smaller shares going to other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc

Northampton, MA

Mass Humanities funds nonprofit organizations and communities working on humanities projects that explore stories, history, and diverse perspectives, primarily across Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,750 to $20,000, with a median of $20,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck

Po Box Boca Grande, FL

The foundation supports education and scholarships, youth programs, medical assistance, and other charitable causes, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Massachusetts and additional support in New Hampshire, Florida, and other states. Its 35 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust

Boston, MA

The fund supports Massachusetts nonprofits with capital projects and capital purchases in human or animal medicine, social welfare, visual arts, historic preservation, and land conservation. In 2024, grants ranged from $15,000 to $4 million, with a median of $90,000. It invites eligible organizations to apply online, with required printed materials also due by the deadline.

Moses Trust FBO CT Valley

Pennington, NJ

Peoplesbank Charitable Foundation Inc

Holyoke, MA

The foundation supports qualified public charities working in areas such as education, health, youth development, hunger, homelessness, and community and cultural events in communities served by Peoples Bank, primarily in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Its 2025 grants ranged from $35 to $59,000, with a median of $10,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Bank Foundation supports nonprofits working on small-business growth, financial inclusion, affordable housing, and additional needs including health, food access, youth, and the arts. Recent grants ranged from $50 to $33,333, with a median of $2,500; it serves communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, though all 2024 grant dollars went to Massachusetts. It accepts written applications from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities, with quarterly deadlines on December 15, March 15, June 15, and September 15.

Highland Street Connection

Newton, MA

Highland Street Foundation funds programs supporting children and families, including education, youth mentoring, housing, health care, the environment, and the arts, primarily in Massachusetts, with some support in California and elsewhere. Its 2024 grants ranged from $400 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations may submit a letter of inquiry after completing its online eligibility quiz.

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Springfield, MA

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts funds nonprofits working in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties, with priorities including effective nonprofits led by people of color, early education, post-secondary pathways, and arts and creativity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, with awards ranging from $5,019 to $615,000. It accepts applications through its Flexible Funding program; the 2026 application period has closed.

Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation supports visual arts and education, cultural organizations’ capacity and core programs, and arts-sector energy efficiency and sustainability projects. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $3.8 million, with a median of $30,000, for organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It says it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.