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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.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

Washington, DC

PhRMA funds advocacy, public education, and health-related organizations and initiatives aligned with its biopharmaceutical policy goals; its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely. Grants went mainly to organizations in Washington, DC, Connecticut, California, Virginia, and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation

Rockland, MA

The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation supports eligible public charities working on affordable housing, children and youth, financial inclusion, workforce development, and small-business assistance, especially those serving low- to moderate-income people. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000; it funds communities in specified counties in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. It accepts unsolicited requests, with deadlines varying by application.

The Stevens Family Foundation

Boston, MA

Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation

Newton, MA

The Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation funds health, education, economic security, human services, community development, and other community needs, primarily in Greater Boston and Massachusetts; its Small Capital Grants program serves nonprofits in Greater Boston and Gateway Cities. Small Capital Grants are typically $25,000–$100,000, while 2025 grants overall had a median of $35,606 and ranged from $100 to $1.5 million. The foundation encourages prospective Small Capital Grants applicants to schedule a call before applying; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Community Health Systems Inc

Attleboro, MA

The foundation funds nonprofits advancing health equity, wellness, and quality of life, including health care, nutrition, mental health, and health literacy, primarily in 13 communities around Attleboro and Taunton, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications through its website, according to its stated application process.

Shaughnessy Charitable Trust

Quincy, MA

The Shaughnessy Charitable Trust supports charitable organizations, including those serving youth and families and working in education and health, primarily in Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Hunt Street Fund Inc

Needham, MA

Hunt Street Fund supports education, health care, and organizations serving people facing homelessness, housing insecurity, disability, and other community needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $6 million, with a median of $25,000, and most grant dollars went to recipients in New York and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

The Jack and Kathy Shields Family

Duxbury, MA

The foundation supports nonprofits addressing urgent needs and improving the lives of struggling families, including work in education, homelessness, food access, disability services, and the environment. It primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Florida; 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and invites selected organizations to apply.

Rockland Trust - Blue Hills Charitable

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.

The John & Mary Corcoran Family

Braintree, MA

The John & Mary Corcoran Family funds education, social services, homelessness support, and conservation, with 2024 grants going to organizations in Massachusetts. Its grants ranged from $10,000 to $3.4 million, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.