Santos Family Foundation

The Lowell Institute

Boston, MA

The Lowell Institute funds educational projects, scholarships, and free public programming, including work with universities, museums, libraries, and media organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $656,908, with a median of $73,313, and all went to Massachusetts recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Anheuser-Busch Foundation

Clayton, MO

The Anheuser-Busch Foundation supports education, health care and human services, minority development and youth, cultural enrichment, and environmental protection, primarily in communities where the company and its subsidiaries operate major facilities; all reported 2024 grant dollars went to Missouri. Its 2024 filing reported one grant of $6,242,102, so that year’s giving does not establish a typical grant size. The guidelines provide application information and say proposals are reviewed periodically; whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The foundation funds hands-on arts education and general education projects for preschool-through-high-school students, with a focus on sustained engagement and measurable results, generally within 50 miles of Lincoln, Massachusetts. Recent grants ranged from $2,500 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500; it accepts applications from new organizations, which are encouraged to begin with a letter of inquiry.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic

Quincy, MA

The association supports Massachusetts nonprofits focused on mechanical arts and trades, vocational training, and employment or skills development for people with disabilities and other groups; it usually provides tools or equipment rather than cash. Recent grants ranged from $100 to $31,962, with a median of $6,640 in 2024. It accepts written requests without a formal application, January 1 through March 31; requests should explain the item’s need and use.

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.

Highland Street Connection

Newton, MA

Highland Street Foundation funds programs supporting children and families, including education, youth mentoring, housing, health care, the environment, and the arts, primarily in Massachusetts, with some support in California and elsewhere. Its 2024 grants ranged from $400 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations may submit a letter of inquiry after completing its online eligibility quiz.

Master Wardens and Members of the Lodge

Boston, MA

The organization supports charitable programs in youth development, education, history, the arts, and food assistance, primarily in Massachusetts and also in Rhode Island. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,400 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Freedom Trail Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

To maintain, sustain, improve, augment, promote, and publicize a walking trail connecting boston's historic sites. The organization also provides educational insight as to the walking trail and its rich history.

Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati supports education, museums, and preservation and commemoration of Revolutionary-era history, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Massachusetts and others to organizations in several nearby states and Washington, D.C. Its 30 grants ranged from $750 to $32,000, with a median of $3,825. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Society of Colonial Wars

Boston, MA

Haven Trust

Boston, MA

One Step Forward Education Foundation

Boston, MA