Northern Berkshire United Way Inc

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc

Sheffield, MA

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation funds nonprofits and individuals through community, education, environmental, social-service, arts, youth-development and scholarship programs in Berkshire County, Massachusetts; Columbia and northeast Dutchess counties, New York; and northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $1,010,250, with a median of $16,768. It accepts applications for specific opportunities; deadlines and eligibility vary by fund.

Berkshire United Way Inc

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire United Way funds local nonprofits and community initiatives focused on household stability and financial mobility, early childhood and youth development, and mental health and quality of life in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Recent grants ranged from $6,000 to $90,000, with a median of $30,000; Community Impact grants are for two years, while Venture Fund requests are capped at $10,000 annually. The profile describes application processes for both grant programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Williamstown Community Chest

Williamstown, MA

Williamstown Community Chest funds Massachusetts human-service nonprofits serving neighbors in need, as well as projects that improve quality of life for Williamstown residents. Recent grants ranged from $6,000 to $55,000, with a median of $12,000. It offers an application for its joint Williamstown grant opportunity; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests for its other grants.

The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc

Pittsfield, MA

The Feigenbaum Foundation funds nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, academic and medical fields, culture, Berkshire County community services, and established religious programs, preferring organizations located in or primarily benefiting the Berkshires. Its 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $1 million, with a median of $20,000. It accepts applications through online or hard-copy options, with requests reviewed in January and May.

Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc

Pittsfield, MA

The foundation supports nonprofits working in small business, financial inclusion, housing, health and wellness, food insecurity, youth development, and arts and culture across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $33,333, with a median of $2,500. It accepts written applications from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities and lists quarterly deadlines.

Massachusetts Bankers Association

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Bankers Association funds a range of charitable causes, including education, financial literacy, housing, and support services, with most grant dollars going to Massachusetts organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $44,000, with a median of $5,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation

Falmouth, MA

The foundation supports a range of community-serving organizations, including those focused on health care, youth, housing, education, and land conservation. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $215,000, with a median of $25,000; 87% of grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lee Bank Foundation Inc

Lee, MA

The Lee Bank Foundation funds program- and project-based grants for eligible nonprofits serving Berkshire County residents, with a focus on reducing opportunity and wealth gaps for youth and families across areas such as education, food security, health, economic development, and arts and culture. Grants are typically $1,000–$25,000; 2025 awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Nonprofits may apply through the Lee Bank website; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ruth E Proud Charitable Trust

North Adams, MA

United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc

Boston, MA

United Way of Massachusetts Bay funds nonprofits and community partnerships advancing economic mobility, education, youth success, safe housing, and basic-needs support, with a focus on eastern Massachusetts. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.4 million, with a median award of $50,000. It has offered specific application processes, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.

Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust

Stockbridge, MA

The Trust funds capital projects for nonprofits serving Berkshire County, including building renovations, construction, purchases, and fixed equipment; it may occasionally consider planning, technology, land, or seed funding. Recent grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry, which are reviewed before selected applicants are invited to submit full proposals.