Sword and Spoon Foundation

Merle Chambers Fund

Denver, CO

The Merle Chambers Fund supported equity and democracy work and systemic efforts to improve women’s economic security, including policy change, research, advocacy, public education, and organizational development. Its 2023 and 2024 grant totals varied widely, and its final reported 2025 grant was $70,395 to a Colorado organization; the fund closed on December 31, 2024. It supported preselected organizations only and did not accept unsolicited requests.

The Lodestar Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

The Lodestar Foundation supports organizations and projects that promote philanthropy, public service, volunteerism, and long-term collaboration among nonprofits. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $14,900; recipients were concentrated in New York and Arizona, though no geographic restriction is stated. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Bethel Institute for Social Justice

Jamaica Plain, MA

To carry out charitable and educational purpose of the bethel african methodist episcopal church, including developing and implementing educational, social and economic development programs.

Partnership for Cures

Chicago, IL

Cures Within Reach leverages the speed, safety and cost-effectiveness of testing approved therapies for new indications/diseases without effective treatment driving more treatments quicker to more patients.

Angellilly Foundation Charitable Trust

Casselberry, FL

Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation

Boston, MA

The Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including civic engagement, election access and participation, and court accountability. In 2024, its 145 grants ranged from $500 to $225,000, with a median of $10,000; funding was concentrated in Washington, DC, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, and California. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Oxford Fund Inc

Ft Lauderdale, FL

The Patricia H Snyder Family Foundation

Evansville, IN

The foundation funds charitable organizations, with 2025 grants supporting education, youth services, social services, and Christian ministry. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $350,000, with a median of $10,000; 88% of grant dollars went to Indiana, with smaller amounts going to other states. It contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Winning Home Inc

Concord, MA

Winning Home Inc. funds Massachusetts nonprofits serving disadvantaged children and their families, with particular encouragement for work benefiting children in Middlesex County. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts initial letters of inquiry from eligible organizations, and the board invites selected applicants to submit a full application.

Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and

Boston, MA

The foundation’s 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, education, and community-building, with 77% of grant dollars going to Massachusetts and 20% to New York. It awarded 31 grants totaling about $2 million, ranging from $100 to $500,000, with a median grant of $20,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Arbella Insurance Foundation

Boston, MA

This Boston-based corporate foundation supports nonprofit organizations across New England working in arts and culture, education, health, human services, and community development, with a focus on areas served by Arbella Insurance Group. In 2025, the Foundation distributed $2.4 million across 500 organizations, with typical grants ranging from $20,000 to larger awards. Grants are available by invitation only; interested organizations should contact the Foundation directly at charitable.foundation@arbella.com to inquire about funding opportunities.

Cambridge Savings Charitable

Cambridge, MA

Cambridge Savings Charitable funds affordable housing, shelters, transitional housing, food insecurity, and financial education for underserved residents in Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk counties, Massachusetts. Its website lists grants up to $5,000 and sponsorships up to $2,500 per organization per year; 2025 grants ranged from $21 to $100,000, with a median of $4,000. It states that it contributes only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.