John W. Boynton Fund Grant: Older Adults in Massachusetts
Funding Amount
US $10,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- General operating support also will be considered.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Grant requests for new initiatives and capital projects are prioritized, while requests from individuals and those aimed at political lobbying are not considered.
- Not eligible: The foundations do not consider grant requests from individuals and do not support organizations attempting to influence policy through direct lobbying or any political campaigns.
Overview
The John W. Boynton Fund Grant supports organizations that benefit older adults in Massachusetts, particularly in the Athol area. Grant requests for new initiatives and capital projects are prioritized, while requests from individuals and those aimed at political lobbying are not considered.
The John W. In her will, Mrs. Boynton asked that "organizations which benefit poor, needy and deserving persons and particularly those of advanced years and gentility" be considered. She also expressed a desire that special consideration be given to charitable organizations serving the Town of Athol.
Primarily, funding is provided to programs or organizations serving the following:
- Athol area residentsOlder adults in Massachusetts
- Program type
- Arts, Culture, & Humanities;Education;Environment;Health;Human Services.
Eligibility
General operating support also will be considered.
Ineligibility
The foundations do not consider grant requests from individuals and do not support organizations attempting to influence policy through direct lobbying or any political campaigns.
What John W Boynton Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 18
- Total given
- $200K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $9,000–$25K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Framingham, MA; Fitchburg, MA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
United Way North Central Massachusetts · Fitchburg, MA
Unrestricted general
$25K
Southeast Asian Coalition of Central MA · Worcester, MA
Unrestricted general
$15K
North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy · Orange, MA
Unrestricted general
$12K
Mount Pleasant Home · Jamaica Plain, MA
Unrestricted general
$10K
Life Path Inc · Greenfield, MA
Unrestricted general
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Seniors
- Arts
- Health education
- Human services
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