Fontaine Community Foundation Inc

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc

Worcester, MA

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation supports nonprofits addressing education, health and social determinants, workforce development, and community safety, with a focus on underserved youth. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $353,791, with a median of $15,000, primarily serving Greater Worcester County, Massachusetts, and Howell and Livingston counties, Michigan. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Rockwell Foundation

Worcester, MA

The foundation supports organizations working in areas including youth services, arts, education, health, disability services, and recovery support, with most of its giving going to Massachusetts and a small share to Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests by letter with proof of tax-exempt status; requests should arrive before November 1.

The George I Alden Trust

Worcester, MA

The George I. Alden Trust primarily funds capital projects for eligible independent colleges in New England and nearby states, plus educational nonprofits, YMCAs, and vocational or independent secondary schools in Worcester and the surrounding area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $15,000 to $1 million, with a median of $100,000; when funds allow, it makes unsolicited year-end unrestricted grants to other Worcester-area nonprofits.

Webster Five Foundation Inc

Auburn, MA

The Webster Five Foundation funds eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, arts and culture, social services, charitable activities, and community development, especially in Worcester County and communities served by Webster Five branches. Its grants are typically modest: the website lists awards of $1,000–$15,000, and the 2025 median was $2,500; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Hillis Family Foundation Inc

Hudson, MA

The Hillis Family Foundation supports health care, education, and community services, with most 2024 funding going to Massachusetts organizations and additional grants in Florida, Maryland, New York, and New Hampshire. Its 2024 grants ranged from $600 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Fallon Community Health Plan Inc

Worcester, MA

Fallon Community Health Plan funds new or continuing programs focused on food and nutrition security, older adults, and early intervention for children and youth, prioritizing Massachusetts organizations. Its Community Impact Grants offer $5,000–$45,000 per proposal, with typical awards averaging $10,000–$20,000; the available information does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Coghlin Services Fund

Worcester, MA

The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation

Boston, MA

The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation supports organizations working in areas including health care, education, food access, and community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $260,789, with a median of $15,000; most funding went to Massachusetts, with grants also reported in New York, Florida, Colorado, and California. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation

Worcester, MA

The foundation funds sustainable programs and operating costs, capital projects, and initiatives for girls ages 10–14, primarily addressing social challenges in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,500 to $160,000, with a median of $7,500. It states that it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

Elizabeth Ann Beck Foundation Inc

Westfield, IN

United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc

Worcester, MA

United Way of Central Massachusetts funds programs addressing youth opportunity, health, financial security, and community resilience, including basic needs, across 30 Central Massachusetts cities and towns. Its typical awards are $10,000–$80,000, with a median of about $35,000; organizations apply through its annual grant process, and the current cycle is closed.