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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.

The Trachsel Family Foundation

North Chatham, MA

The Trachsel Family Foundation funds community services, health, recreation, education, faith-based programs, and environmental restoration, with 2025 grants going mainly to organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Iowa, and New Hampshire. It awarded 37 grants totaling $328,525 in 2025; amounts ranged from $25 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

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.

Bethany Homes Inc

Haverhill, MA

Support elderly housing

The Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with an emphasis on broad community impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $75,000 to $500,000, with a median of $150,000; New York staff review requests from east of the Mississippi and San Francisco staff review those from the west. Applications are submitted through its grants portal.

Dekker Foundation

Westport, CT

Metrowest Health Foundation Inc

Framingham, MA

MetroWest Health Foundation funds community-based health and basic-needs programs, including access to care, behavioral health, housing stability, and food security, in 25 MetroWest Massachusetts communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $12,500, though awards ranged from $2,000 to $353,000; a listed grant opportunity offers up to $80,000. It accepts applications through spring and fall RFPs, with a concept paper and logic model required before a full proposal; some Basic Health Needs support is by invitation.

Pilgrim Foundation

Brockton, MA

The Pilgrim Foundation funds scholarships for Brockton residents, direct aid to individuals in Brockton, and community organizations in Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $108,490, with a median of $9,500; it accepts requests from organizations beyond a preselected list and asks applicants to submit a resume and tax return.

The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc

Newton, MA

The foundation funds autism-related programs and services, including education, employment, recreation, safety, family support, and technology, as well as some direct support for autistic people and families. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,414 to $167,328, with a median of $10,000; its main community grant offers up to $15,000 for nonprofit programs and up to $10,000 for direct support, with a focus on New England and Central Florida. It accepts letters of inquiry for the Autism Community Impact Grant starting in September; organizations elsewhere may be considered by invitation.

Middlesex Savings Charitable

Natick, MA

The foundation funds Massachusetts nonprofits serving underserved groups in education, public health and welfare, the arts, community development, and scholarships for college-bound high school seniors. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $53,600, with a median of $10,000. It directs applicants to its website for application materials and deadlines; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Bucks Creek Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Bucks Creek Foundation funds charitable organizations in areas including education, health, housing, and environmental law, with 2024 grants reaching recipients in multiple states, especially Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. Its 65 grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Sudbury Foundation

Sudbury, MA

The Sudbury Foundation funds community life, youth and family services, local food and farming, essential needs, and equity and inclusion in Sudbury and surrounding Massachusetts communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,083 to $100,000, with a median of $6,000; applications are open for some programs, while Community grants are by invitation only.