Commonwealth Corporation fosters workforce equity in Massachusetts by delivering innovative and collaborative professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed.
A pair of grants to Commonwealth Corporation totaling $730,118 across the latest filing years shows how Commonwealth Corporation Foundation operates as a funder tied closely to its own workforce mission. The two recent grants, $524,047 in 2024 and $206,071 in 2023, both supported Commonwealth Corporation in Boston, reinforcing a funding pattern centered on the organization’s core work rather than a broad external portfolio. That alignment fits the foundation’s stated role in fostering workforce equity in Massachusetts through professional development solutions for diverse communities and employers. The foundation’s grantmaking is built around workforce training and job access, especially where training connects to industry demand. Its active programs point to vocational education, adult education, re-entry workforce development, ESOL, healthcare and behavioral health training, youth employment, and clean energy workforce preparation. The result is a Massachusetts-focused funder with a practical, systems-oriented approach: support for training providers, employer partnerships, and program design that helps residents move into jobs, credentials, and career pathways. Commonwealth Corporation Foundation’s current grant history also suggests a strong administrative role alongside grantmaking, with multiple program streams administered through Commonwealth Corporation itself.
Workforce training is the clearest throughline in Commonwealth Corporation Foundation’s portfolio. Through the Career Technical Initiative, it funds Massachusetts high schools with designated Chapter 74 vocational programs to train unemployed and underemployed adults in skilled trades and manufacturing. The Clean Energy Workforce Training Equipment Grant extends that approach by supplying equipment, curriculum, and professional development to eligible CTI programs. Healthcare and behavioral health are another major emphasis. The Competency-Based Education Program, run with Southern New Hampshire University and funded via DSRIP, is designed to build frontline healthcare workforce skills through coaching and supports. A separate Healthcare/Behavioral Health Hub Grant supports regional partnerships of workforce boards, employers, and education providers to recruit and train adults for those jobs. The foundation also backs entry and re-entry pathways. WCTF — RISE Grants support ESOL services and career readiness for people who resided in Emergency Assistance shelters in Massachusetts, while Re-Entry Workforce Demonstration Grants fund occupational training and placement for returning citizens.
$108K
$3.9M
$3.5M
$1.1M
Most grants fall between $286K and $445K, with a median of $365K.
25th Percentile
$286K
Median
$365K
75th Percentile
$445K
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Typical grant size sits at a median of $365,059, with the 25th percentile at $285,565 and the 75th percentile at $444,553. The recent filing years show repeat support to the same organization across 2023 and 2024, which points to an ongoing relationship rather than a one-off award. Commonwealth Corporation Foundation is a Regular Funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Several of its active opportunities are competitive and accept unsolicited applications, including CTI, WCTF — RISE Grants, Re-Entry Workforce Demonstration Grants, Employment Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities, and the Clean Energy Workforce Training Equipment Grant.
Giving is entirely local and entirely in Massachusetts: 100% of grants went to recipients in the HQ state. The recent grant list places funds in Boston, and the broader program footprint is statewide rather than national. Active initiatives reach Massachusetts high schools, workforce boards, employers, training providers, and community-based organizations. The recipient-country distribution is fully U.S.-based, with 2 grants recorded in the United States.
Its active programs focus on workforce training, skills development, re-entry workforce programs, youth employment, career technical training, healthcare workforce, behavioral health workforce, ESOL, and clean energy workforce training. The foundation’s stated mission is to foster workforce equity in Massachusetts through professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed.
Yes. The recent grant record shows two awards to Commonwealth Corporation itself, one for $524,047 in 2024 and another for $206,071 in 2023. That indicates continued support over multiple years rather than a single isolated grant.
The foundation’s reported grant-size distribution centers at a median of $365,059, with a 25th percentile of $285,565 and a 75th percentile of $444,553. Some active programs also show smaller or capped award ranges, such as $50,000–$200,000 for Employment Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities and $0–$250,000 for Re-Entry Workforce Demonstration Grants.
Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Career Technical Initiative, WCTF — RISE Grants, Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund program design grants, Re-Entry Workforce Demonstration Grants, Employment Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities, Healthcare/Behavioral Health Hub Grant, and the Clean Energy Workforce Training Equipment Grant. Other listed opportunities, such as the healthcare competency-based education program and the early education task force RFP, do not accept unsolicited applications.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Commonwealth Corporation Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Targets internationally trained professionals underutilized in Massachusetts' workforce; employer partnerships and alignment with regional labor market needs are emphasized.
Deadline: First RFP launches July 2026.
Who can apply: Program will target partners supporting internationally trained professionals and aligned employer/labor market needs.
Deadline: First RFP in July 2026.
Who can apply: Massachusetts employers of any size seeking to fund training for current employees; applicants work with training vendors of their choice.
Deadline: Accepted continuously throughout the year, subject to available funds.
Who can apply: Massachusetts employers seeking fast access to grant-funded training; training providers participate in the program directory.
Deadline: No waiting periods between grants; rolling access implied.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION | BOSTON, MA | $108,333 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION. |
| COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION | BOSTON, MA | $524,047 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION. |
| COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION | BOSTON, MA | $206,071 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION. |
COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION
$108,333TO SUPPORT COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION.
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$524,047TO SUPPORT COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION.
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$206,071TO SUPPORT COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION.
