Hill Family Charitable Foundation

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.

Esther M Chandler Tuw

Dallas, TX

Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship

Boston, MA

The Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship Foundation supports post-secondary education for high school graduates who live in Arlington, Massachusetts, with scholarships recognizing academic achievement, strong work ethic, and community commitment. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,500 to $63,125, with a median of $4,500; the Foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Fels Family Foundation

Worcester, MA

The Fels Family Foundation supports charitable organizations in education, health and human services, hunger relief, religious activities, and animal welfare, with grantmaking concentrated in Central Massachusetts. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Foundation for the Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

Foundation For The Carolinas funds nonprofits and other eligible organizations working in areas such as education, health and human services, the environment, youth development, and animal welfare, primarily across 13 counties in North and South Carolina. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; most grants are donor-recommended and have no application process, while some competitive programs accept applications under program-specific rules.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc

Worcester, MA

Greater Worcester Community Foundation supports nonprofit work in areas including arts, basic needs, economic opportunity, health, and youth and families, mainly across Worcester County, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,100 to $565,464, with a median of $15,875. It offers competitive application programs through an online grants portal; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds equity-focused work in child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer awards from up to $15,000 to $50,000; it accepts applications through some competitive initiatives, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.

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.

Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and related initiatives, primarily supporting organizations and leaders in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. It welcomes inquiries through program pages and occasionally issues open requests for proposals; most grants go to returning partners.

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.

Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)

Woburn, MA

The foundation supports nonprofits focused on human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and environmental causes, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts, with limited support for Rwanda’s recovery. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal for its local grant program.