Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program

Fidelity Non-Profit Management Foundation

Boston, MA

Fidelity Non-Profit Management funds eligible public charities working in arts and culture, education, and medical research and healthcare, with an emphasis on strong nonprofit management. Its 2024 grants ranged from $75,000 to $25 million, with a median of $700,000; most funding went to Massachusetts, with grants also made elsewhere in the U.S. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation funds charitable, civic, educational, healthcare, arts, and cultural organizations nationwide, with recent grants concentrated in Massachusetts and New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Dudley Economic Empowerment

Roxbury, MA

The primary mission of deep is to promote economic development; to identify and alleviate structural causes of business decline; to invest in the community by purchasing and holding strategic property for development; to guide economic development processes as a trustee of the community residents; and to do all acts permitted under the provisions of chapter 180 of the general laws of mass. And section 501 (c)(3) of the irs code.

President and Fellows of Harvard College

Cambridge, MA

Harvard’s funding supports education and research, including awards to hospitals, research institutes, and universities, with most reported grant dollars going to Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,002 to $27.4 million, with a median of $123,018; it also lists smaller opportunities for local artists and performers. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

CPWR the Center for Construction

Silver Spring, MD

CPWR funds construction-industry safety and health research, training, and related services, including practical initiatives and tools that improve worker conditions. Its 2025 grants had a median of $142,744, while its Small Study Program offers up to $30,000; its work serves the construction industry, and the program accepts applications on a rolling basis through a letter of intent and invitation process.

Ac Ratshesky Foundation

Needham, MA

The A. C. Ratshesky Foundation supports direct-service programs that build employment skills and self-sufficiency or provide hands-on enrichment for economically disadvantaged preteens and teens. Typical grants are $20,000–$25,000, for eligible organizations serving Metro Boston communities within Route 128. It accepts applications through an online form; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Rockland Trust - Blue Hills Charitable Foundation

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.

Pilgrim Bank Foundation

South Weymouth, MA

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 Church Home Society Inc

Boston, MA

The Church Home Society funds nonprofit and church programs for underserved youth ages 9–25, supporting leadership, education and vocational training, community service, and healthy living. Its guidelines generally set grants at $1,000–$15,000, and it serves the part of Massachusetts east of Worcester County within the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Applications are accepted through its online portal; emailed applications are not accepted.