Stephen & Karla Forgiel

Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundatio

Norwood, MA

The Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including hospitals, universities, conservation, animal welfare, and arts groups, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Massachusetts and Indiana. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6 million, with a median of $15,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Backus Family Foundation Inc

Waunakee, WI

Car Donation Foundation

St Louis Park, MN

Car Donation Foundation supports children’s wish and hospital charities, veterans’ organizations, and animal welfare and adoption charities through proceeds from donated vehicles and other property; grants are generally for unrestricted operational support. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,090 to $582,598, with a median of $94,492, and recipients operated nationwide. The foundation’s materials do not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation

Greensboro, NC

The George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working in military services, special needs, at-risk youth, education, and faith-based initiatives, with grants across the United States and the most funding going to North Carolina in 2025. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median award of $30,000. It accepts applications through an online form; no deadline is listed.

Carol Anne Halperin Minkin Family

Boca Raton, FL

The foundation supports religious services and education, youth, arts and culture, food security, literacy, health care, and other community needs, with most funding going to Florida organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median of $1,800. It accepts requests: applicants are instructed to contact Carol Minkin and submit information about their organization, proposed use of funds, and finances.

Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc

Rochester, NY

Paychex Charitable Foundation funds community economic development and quality-of-life initiatives, including entrepreneurship and education, health and wellness, and community and workforce economic health. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $350,000, with a median of $3,500; it primarily serves the greater Rochester, New York, area, and may consider organizations elsewhere when Paychex employees submit requests. It accepts unsolicited requests from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in greater Rochester.

Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Community Foundation funds eligible nonprofits and community-serving organizations across arts and culture, education, community development, health and human services, the environment, and other areas, primarily in Arizona and sometimes nationally. Its 2025 median grant was $17,760; it accepts competitive applications during grant cycles, while donor-advised grants cannot be applied for.

John B & Edith D Carroll Family

College Grove, TN

The John B. and Edith D. Carroll Family Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas such as health, poverty relief, child care, anti-trafficking, and youth swimming access, with grants concentrated in New York and Tennessee and also reaching Texas, New Jersey, and Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median of $1,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

MC Companies - Sharing the Good Life

Scottsdale, AZ

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds equity-focused work in child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer awards from up to $15,000 to $50,000; it accepts applications through some competitive initiatives, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.

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.