Joan K Sexton Foundation

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.

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.

Marinella Family Foundation

Boston, MA

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.

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.

The Boeckman Family Foundation

Dallas, TX

The Boeckman Family Foundation supports higher education, conservation, the arts, and historic preservation, with 2024 grants ranging from $250 to $175,000 and a median of $5,000. It is based in Dallas and gave most of its 2024 grant dollars to organizations in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. Its filing does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and describes a flexible application process; no deadline is listed.

Rosse Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Framingham, MA

The Rosse Family Charitable Foundation supports a varied mix of causes, including education, hunger relief, health care, youth programs, humanitarian aid, and animal rescue, with most of its 2024 grant dollars going to Massachusetts organizations. Its 84 grants ranged from $100 to $135,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

William L Saltonstall Foundation

Boston, MA

William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

The Trust funds youth development, academic enrichment, and arts and culture programs for underserved young people, mainly through community organizations and schools in Boston; in New Bedford, it supports pathways to economic independence for underserved youth and young adults. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000; new applicants must first submit a letter of intent, while recent grantees may apply directly.

James J Pallotta Charitable Trust

Weston, MA

The James J Pallotta Charitable Trust supports 501(c)(3) organizations across varied charitable areas, with 2024 grants going to organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia. Its 20 grants ranged from $25,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts written requests that describe the applicant’s charitable function; no deadline is listed.

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.