Youth Development Grants in Massachusetts

103 foundations fund youth development programs in Massachusetts. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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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.

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Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: $3K – $20K

Boston — Renewal Grant Request (Greater Boston/MA & New England grantees)

From Bennett Family Foundation C/O Proskauer Rose Llp J Waxenberg

General operating supportYouth developmentMental health+5 more

Who can apply: Organizations in Greater Boston or New England that the foundation has supported in the recent past may apply. Normally, a follow-on request is considered when at least one year has passed since the organization's last grant cycle. Applicants should remain eligible under the foundation's general restrictions.

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Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Annual Grants — Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation

From Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation

Youth DevelopmentEconomic AssistanceYouth mentoring+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations serving the most vulnerable youth and families in greater MetroWest Boston. Grantees must demonstrate how they are serving this population. The Foundation funds organizations in its two program areas: Youth Development and Economic Assistance.

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Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)

Region One Athletic Fund for Individuals

From Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

AthleticsPhysical activityYouth development

Who can apply: Projects and programs must benefit students in schools comprising the Region One School District.

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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.

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Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026Award: Up to $40K

Investing in Girls Strategic Grants

From Fred Harris Daniels Foundation

Girls ages 10-14Youth developmentEducation+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) organizations. One hundred percent of received funds must be applied to the Worcester, Massachusetts service area. Successful applicants must be members of the Investing in Girls Alliance and may receive no more than one Investing in Girls Strategic Grant per year. Applications must demonstrate evidence-based planning and organizational capability.

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Largest Youth Development in Massachusetts Foundations

Foundation	Location	Annual Giving	Total Assets	Median Grant	NTEE	Scope
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA	ATLANTA, GA	$120.5M	$95.2M	$52K	O230	National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)	Atlanta, GA	$45.7M	$47.8M	$76K	O23	National
Start Early	Chicago, IL	$36.8M	$124.4M	$223K	O99	Regional
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA	COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	$27M	$70.1M	$45K	O53	National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America	Tampa, FL	$21M	$51M	$93K	O55	National
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN	PORTLAND, OR	$13.5M	$32.7M	$171K	O30	National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION	ROSEVILLE, CA	$10.5M	$3.5M	$56K	O12	National
GOOD SPORTS INC	BRAINTREE, MA	$9.5M	$13.8M	$13K	O50	National
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA	NEW YORK, NY	$8.2M	$307.4M	$40K	O420	National
National 4-H Council	WASHINGTON, DC	$7.4M	$140.7M	$73K	O52Z	National
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC	NEW YORK, NY	$5.2M	$59M	$18K	O43	National
BIG WIN PHILANTHROPY INC	GREENS FARMS, CT	$5.1M	$139M	$31K	O50	Regional
GIRLS INC	NEW YORK, NY	$5M	$88M	$57K	O220	National
TICKETS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION	PITTSBURGH, PA	$4M	$722K	$9K	O50	National
THE MORTON FOUNDATION INC	CAPE NEDDICK, ME	$3.8M	$87K	$110K	O20Z	Regional
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC	CHARLOTTE, NC	$3.6M	$3.6M	$21K	O032	National
Genesis Inspiration Foundation	Fountain Valley, CA	$3.2M	$3.1M	$50K	O12	National
PGA TOUR CHARITIES INC	PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL	$2.9M	$4.5M	$18K	O50Z	Regional
RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC	ST PETERSBURG, FL	$1.9M	$2.8M	$15K	O50	Local
ONE ROOF FOUNDATION	Seattle, WA	$1.6M	$5.6M	$32K	O99	Local
GLOBAL GLOW	SANTA ANA, CA	$1.5M	$916K	$17K	O22	National
GREATER NASHVILLE FUNDING	CLARKSVILLE, TN	$1.5M	$982K	—	O50	Regional
BRISTOL BAY FOUNDATION	ANCHORAGE, AK	$1.5M	$40.8M	$3K	O40Z	Regional
EMPOWERING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES	CHEHALIS, WA	$1.3M	$100	$22K	O19	National
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation	Morgan Hill, CA	$1.2M	$3.3M	$11K	O05	National

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National

Start Early

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$36.8M

Total Assets

$124.4M

Median Grant

$223K

O99Regional

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$32.7M

Median Grant

$171K

O30National

TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National

GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National

National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational

FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5.2M

Total Assets

$59M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National

BIG WIN PHILANTHROPY INC

GREENS FARMS, CT

Annual Giving

$5.1M

Total Assets

$139M

Median Grant

$31K

O50Regional

GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National

TICKETS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$4M

Total Assets

$722K

Median Grant

$9K

O50National

THE MORTON FOUNDATION INC

CAPE NEDDICK, ME

Annual Giving

$3.8M

Total Assets

$87K

Median Grant

$110K

O20ZRegional

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$21K

O032National

Genesis Inspiration Foundation

Fountain Valley, CA

Annual Giving

$3.2M

Total Assets

$3.1M

Median Grant

$50K

O12National

PGA TOUR CHARITIES INC

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL

Annual Giving

$2.9M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$18K

O50ZRegional

RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC

ST PETERSBURG, FL

Annual Giving

$1.9M

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$15K

O50Local

ONE ROOF FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA

Annual Giving

$1.6M

Total Assets

$5.6M

Median Grant

$32K

O99Local

GLOBAL GLOW

SANTA ANA, CA

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$916K

Median Grant

$17K

O22National

GREATER NASHVILLE FUNDING

CLARKSVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$982K

Median Grant

—

O50Regional

BRISTOL BAY FOUNDATION

ANCHORAGE, AK

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$40.8M

Median Grant

$3K

O40ZRegional

EMPOWERING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

CHEHALIS, WA

Annual Giving

$1.3M

Total Assets

$100

Median Grant

$22K

O19National

Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$3.3M

Median Grant

$11K

O05National

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Youth Development Grants in Massachusetts

Open Grant Opportunities

Coordinated Competitive Grant Cycles (Spring & Fall)

Boston — Renewal Grant Request (Greater Boston/MA & New England grantees)

Annual Grants — Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation

Region One Athletic Fund for Individuals

Program Grants and General Operating Grants

Investing in Girls Strategic Grants

Largest Youth Development in Massachusetts Foundations

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