Joan Bentinck-Smith Charitable

Cape & Coast Bank Foundation

Hyannis, MA

The foundation funds community needs and quality-of-life programs, including housing, health and wellbeing, family support, youth, food access, and community building. It supports Cape Cod nonprofits or organizations directly benefiting Cape Codders, with all funds staying in Barnstable County; 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $12,500, with a $5,000 median. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits; quarterly deadlines are listed.

Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio

Boston, MA

The foundation funds Massachusetts charities working in areas including health care, food assistance, disability services, and community support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $175,000, with a median grant of $20,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Cape Cod Foundation Inc

South Yarmouth, MA

The Cape Cod Foundation supports nonprofits working in housing, health and human services, education, youth development, arts and culture, environmental conservation, and other community needs, primarily in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Vela Foundation

Osterville, MA

The Vela Foundation funds equitable healthy living in underserved communities, with a focus on food access, nutrition education, family uplift, and research. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $81,844, with a median of $20,000, primarily serving Greater Boston, specified Gateway Cities, and Cape Cod. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits; organizations may submit a brief overview of their request.

The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod

Osterville, MA

The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod supports charitable organizations working in areas including housing, education, veterans’ services, domestic and sexual assault support, and care for children with cancer. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $442,000, with a median grant of $10,000 and awards ranging from $1,000 to $250,000; all went to Massachusetts recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Harry & Maggie Van Sciver

Marstons Mills, MA

Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley

South Yarmouth, MA

The foundation funds nonprofit programs and services in areas including arts, community development, food security, youth and families, health, housing, and the environment, as well as nursing scholarships. Its grants support Barnstable County, Massachusetts, and it awarded $420,000 to 49 organizations in 2025; individual grant amounts are not specified. It accepts applications on a rolling basis through its online system.

Ciervo Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The CIERVO Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those addressing hunger, community needs, and children’s welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $225 to $85,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Massachusetts, with additional grants in New York, Maine, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc & Affiliates

Hyannis, MA

Cape Cod Healthcare funds nonprofits serving Barnstable County that improve health and healthcare access, particularly for underserved and financially disadvantaged people; supported work includes prevention, wellness, health equity, and services addressing social needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $125,000, with a median of $15,000. It is currently accepting requests through its FY27 grant application process, open to eligible nonprofits serving Barnstable County.

Cape and Islands United Way Inc

Hyannis, MA

Cape and Islands United Way funds Massachusetts nonprofits and community projects addressing needs such as food access, housing, early education, health care, and mentoring, with a focus on Cape Cod and the Islands. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $37,500, with a median of $15,000; its volunteer-focused microgrants offer up to $5,000, typically about $2,500, for projects on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc

Yarmouthport, MA

The Bilezikian Family Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, health and human services, science, the arts, and the environment, with a focus on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Armenia. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000 and ranged from $400 to $83,834. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc

Hyannis, MA

Mutual Bancorp Foundation funds housing, health and wellness, education, and community services, primarily in Massachusetts, with nearly all 2024 grant dollars going to in-state recipients. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,500; it accepts applications online through Cape Cod Five’s community-support process.