New Beginnings Reentry Services Inc

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The foundation funds basic needs, education and workforce development, and climate and community resilience, with most support going to organizations serving the Boston area; some initiatives target specified Washington State locations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $11 million, with a median of $35,000, and it accepts online applications on a rolling basis with no submission deadlines.

Boston Women's Fund Inc

Cambridge, MA

To support community-based organizations & grassroots initiatives run by women and girls in order to create a society based on racial, economic and social justice. We strive for a world free of racism, poverty, and sexism.

Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation supports Boston-area nonprofits working in education, job training, social services, and other programs that promote the independence and stability of women, girls, children, and youth; it also funds environmental conservation, with some geographic exceptions. Grants are typically $5,000–$25,000, averaging $15,000–$20,000, and it does not accept unsolicited requests.

H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Alku Foundation Inc

Andover, MA

ALKU Foundation supports youth-serving nonprofits, especially programs promoting equity, social progress, mentoring, and youth leadership, primarily across Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,000, with a median of $5,000; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Foley Hoag Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Foley Hoag Foundation funds programs addressing inequity and advancing social justice, including arts and culture, youth development, education and job readiness, criminal justice reform, and civic engagement. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $17,000, with a median of $5,500, and primarily supported organizations in the firm’s U.S. cities, including Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. It generally funds preselected organizations; unsolicited requests are permitted only for Boston-area applicants.

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.

Someone Elses Child Inc

Marblehead, MA

Someone Elses Child Inc funds nonprofits creating educational, arts, economic-justice, career, and accessible opportunities for young people, with a focus on youth pathways from cradle to career. Grants range from $1,000 to $65,000 (median $20,000); first grants are typically $10,000–$15,000, and it supports organizations across the U.S. and internationally, with much of its recent funding in Massachusetts. It accepts unsolicited requests and does not require an invitation.

NEO Philanthropy Inc

New York, NY

NEO Philanthropy funds social-justice movements and community organizations, including work on immigration, democracy, reproductive, racial and climate justice, and LGBTQ rights. In 2024, its 558 grants ranged from $5,000 to $23.58 million, with a median of $50,000; grants went mainly to Washington state, Washington, DC, North Carolina, California, and New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals; potential grantees are generally invited to apply.

Solidago Foundation

Northampton, MA

Solidago Foundation funds grassroots organizing and civic empowerment, including voter engagement, voting rights, voter protection, and democracy reform, especially in communities affected by systemic injustice. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25,000 to $1,475,233, with a median of $42,500, supporting work in key states and selected national organizations; grants were concentrated in New York, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Massachusetts. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Cabot Family Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

The Cabot Family Charitable Trust funds arts and culture, education and youth development, conservation, health and human services, and civic programs, with a preference for work serving young people and young children. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000, primarily for organizations in Boston and nearby communities; it also considers organizations with Cabot family philanthropic ties. Its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes an open application process.