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Petsas Charitable Trust UA

Dallas, TX

Mary E Armstrong Trust

Boston, MA

The Mary E Armstrong Trust funds graduate nurses pursuing further nursing education, with awards paid to schools toward tuition. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,500 to $11,000, and all went to recipients in Massachusetts. It accepts written applications throughout the year; applications must document credentials and need and be approved by nursing schools.

Hansjorg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Univ Inc

Boston, MA

The Hansjorg Wyss Institute funds research and technology development in biologically inspired engineering, especially work addressing health care and environmental challenges. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $86,000 to $1.69 million, with a median of about $955,000, and went mostly to Massachusetts institutions; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Harriet Faunce Trust Uwill

Hyannis, MA

The Harriet Faunce Trust funds scholarships for students from Bourne, Sandwich, and Barnstable, Massachusetts, with grants to colleges and universities. Its 2025 awards ranged from $500 to $1,250, with a median of $1,250; applications are obtained through a school guidance department, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Aetna Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington

Oakland, CA

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington funds community health, healthcare access and equity, health education, medical research, and healthcare career pathways. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to about $3.72 million, with a median of $55,063; most funding went to Washington, followed by California. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

National Academy of Sciences

Washington, DC

The National Academy of Sciences funds research and science-related work, with 2024 grants ranging from about $15,000 to $5.15 million and a median grant of about $132,000. Its recent giving was concentrated in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, though grants also went elsewhere; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S

Easton, PA

In 2024, the foundation supported charitable organizations working in areas including community services, education, veterans’ services, animal welfare, arts, and health care, with grants in Pennsylvania and other states. Grants ranged from $200 to $162,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

Trustees of Tufts College

Medford, MA

Trustees of Tufts College supports university instruction, research, student services, and related organizations; its 2025 grants had a median of $76,881, though many large awards were subcontract grants. Giving is concentrated in Massachusetts, and its Tufts Community Grants offer $5,000 for eligible nonprofit projects in Boston, Grafton, Medford, and Somerville; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The George Washington University

Ashburn, VA

The George Washington University funds education, scholarly research, medical research, and community-engaged scholarship, with 2025 grants reaching recipients across the U.S. and internationally; Washington, D.C., received the largest share. Its 191 reported grants totaled $54.1 million, with a median of about $131,000, though the grants are described as subawards; its faculty development programs offer awards of $2,000–$5,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.