Arts & Culture Grants in Massachusetts

415 foundations fund arts & culture programs in Massachusetts. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in Massachusetts, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Live programs funding arts & culture in Massachusetts that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 1 day (Sep 28, 2026)Award: $5K – $25K

Coordinated Competitive Grant Cycles (Spring & Fall)

From Southcoast Community Foundation

Basic human needs and family stabilityYouth development and recreationEducation+8 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible 501(c)(3). Organizations serving communities within the SouthCoast region are eligible; applicants should demonstrate a meaningful presence, established relationships, or clear history serving the identified community. Most funding is focused on Greater New Bedford, with some funding for the broader SouthCoast region.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)

Ibis Charities Foundation Grant Program

From Ibis Charities Foundation

EducationFamily and social servicesArt and culture+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities serving Palm Beach County residents, in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Audited financial statements are required. Charities located outside Palm Beach County, individuals, private foundations, religious or politically affiliated organizations, debt reduction or operating deficits, capital projects, and bridge funding are not eligible. National organizations must apply through a local chapter with a local board of directors and a project or program benefiting Palm Beach County residents.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

Community Engagement Grants

From Watertown Community Foundation

Intercultural communication and understandingAccess to programs and servicesCommunity connections+2 more

Who can apply: The program supports organizations and projects serving Watertown; detailed eligibility criteria and grant amounts were not provided in the scraped content.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)

Program Grants and General Operating Grants

From William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust

General operating supportYouth developmentAcademic enrichment+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and meet the Trust’s program-support criteria. Organizations must have operated for at least three years with a record of service to the community, maintain a consistently balanced budget, have an experienced and longstanding leadership team, be implementing or preparing to implement a board-approved strategic plan, and be planning to expand, improve, or deepen services. The Trust does not provide grants for capital expenditures or scholarships.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $5K – $25K

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust

From Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank Na

Arts, culture and humanitiesEducationEnvironment and animals+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must operate in Colorado and may apply once per calendar year.

Open nowCloses Dec 1, 2026

The Nord Family Foundation Grants Program

From Nord Family Foundation

Arts and CultureCivic AffairsEducation+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or selected public sector activities. The majority of grants support organizations in Lorain County, Ohio, or organizations whose work directly reaches or impacts Lorain County. Selective grants may support organizations in Boston, MA; Columbia, SC; Cuyahoga County, OH; Denver, CO; and Penn Yan, NY. The Foundation generally does not fund debt reduction, academic research, event sponsorships, individuals, fiscal agents, or endowments. Capital requests may be considered under specified criteria, including service to an under-resourced population, leverage of additional community giving, and a substantial locally led campaign.

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Largest Arts & Culture in Massachusetts Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$116.5M

Total Assets

$3.4B

Median Grant

$45K

A40-A99Regional
THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$112.5M

Total Assets

$332.7M

Median Grant

$10K

A40National
DUNARD FUND USA LTD

NORTHBROOK, IL

Annual Giving

$65.1M

Total Assets

$231.8M

Median Grant

$179K

A60National
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
The Negaunee Foundation

Northbrook, IL

Annual Giving

$33.8M

Total Assets

$615.6M

Median Grant

$50K

A40Regional
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC

DETROIT, MI

Annual Giving

$28.7M

Total Assets

$28.9M

Median Grant

$25K

A02National
FRACTURED ATLAS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$17K

A65National
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.2M

Total Assets

$562.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$18.5M

Total Assets

$66.4M

Median Grant

$238K

A30National
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$391.3M

Median Grant

$50K

A40National
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$217M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
EUGENE V AND CLARE E THAW CHARITABLE TRUST

SANTA FE, NM

Annual Giving

$16.1M

Total Assets

$47.4M

Median Grant

$50K

A99National
Glenstone Foundation

Potomac, MD

Annual Giving

$15.3M

Total Assets

$3B

Median Grant

$25K

A40National
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$158.6M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
HELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$14.4M

Total Assets

$173.2M

Median Grant

$41K

A40Regional
HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$14.2M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$500

A40Local
Creative Visions Foundation

Malibu, CA

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$7.8M

Median Grant

$39K

A40Regional
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$11M

Total Assets

$383.6M

Median Grant

$35K

A40 - A99National
HUGH J ANDERSEN FOUNDATION

BAYPORT, MN

Annual Giving

$10.3M

Total Assets

$251M

Median Grant

$22K

A40-A99Regional
UTAH FILM CENTER

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Annual Giving

$9.8M

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$71K

A31National
KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION

KOHLER, WI

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$11.9M

Median Grant

$234K

A20JRegional
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$9.1M

Total Assets

$20.1M

Median Grant

$94K

A31National
THEATER LEAGUE INC

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$8.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$10K

A650National
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$200K

A33ZNational

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