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    Grants in Massachusetts

    4,428 foundations$26.1B total annual giving$12K median grant10 metro areas

    Massachusetts is home to 4,428 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $26.1B. The median grant from Massachusetts foundations is $12K.

    Massachusetts Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    4,428

    Foundations Funding Here

    23,341

    Total Annual Giving

    $26.1B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $465.7B

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    Largest Foundations in Massachusetts

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUNDBOSTON$15.1B$86.3B—S500unknown
    BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FDBOSTON$1.8B$5.1B$784.7MT700Local
    BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NABOSTON$720.2M$2M$18KT30National
    MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED & AFFILIATES GROUP RETURNSOMERVILLE$706.6M$28.3B$51KE21Local
    Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston IncBoston$273.6M$2.6B$25KT700Regional
    President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCAMBRIDGE$273.3M$79.9B$86KB500National
    Boston Foundation IncBoston$228.4M$2.1B$25KT310Regional
    THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUSTBOSTON$175.4M$2.2B$12KT122National
    FIDELITY FOUNDATIONBOSTON$156.2M$5B$500Y12National
    FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONBOSTON$135.2M$2.6B$525KS500Regional
    FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

    BOSTON

    Annual Giving

    $15.1B

    Total Assets

    $86.3B

    Median Grant

    —

    S500unknown
    BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD

    BOSTON

    Annual Giving

    $1.8B

    Total Assets

    $5.1B

    Median Grant

    $784.7M

    T700Local
    BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA

    BOSTON

    Annual Giving

    $720.2M

    Total Assets

    $2M

    Median Grant

    $18K

    T30National
    MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED & AFFILIATES GROUP RETURN

    SOMERVILLE

    Annual Giving

    $706.6M

    Total Assets

    $28.3B

    Median Grant

    $51K

    E21Local
    Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc

    Boston

    Annual Giving

    $273.6M

    Total Assets

    $2.6B

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T700Regional
    President and Fellows of Harvard College

    CAMBRIDGE

    Annual Giving

    $273.3M

    Total Assets

    $79.9B

    Median Grant

    $86K

    B500National
    Boston Foundation Inc

    Boston

    Annual Giving

    $228.4M

    Total Assets

    $2.1B

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T310Regional
    THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST

    BOSTON

    Annual Giving

    $175.4M

    Total Assets

    $2.2B

    Median Grant

    $12K

    T122National
    FIDELITY FOUNDATION

    BOSTON

    Annual Giving

    $156.2M

    Total Assets

    $5B

    Median Grant

    $500

    Y12National
    FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

    BOSTON

    Annual Giving

    $135.2M

    Total Assets

    $2.6B

    Median Grant

    $525K

    S500Regional
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    What Gets Funded in Massachusetts

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    1,417$1.9B
    Education1,417 · $1.9B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    1,317$5B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism1,317 · $5B
    Human Services
    803$513.6M
    Human Services803 · $513.6M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    797$284.9M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities797 · $284.9M
    Health Care
    549$1.7B
    Health Care549 · $1.7B
    Environment
    355$320.7M
    Environment355 · $320.7M
    Mutual & Membership Benefit
    311$237.6M
    Mutual & Membership Benefit311 · $237.6M
    Recreation & Sports
    302$76.7M
    Recreation & Sports302 · $76.7M
    Youth Development
    298$219.7M
    Youth Development298 · $219.7M
    Religion-Related
    284$675.3M
    Religion-Related284 · $675.3M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(956)Healthcare(512)College Access(504)Research(408)Youth Development(406)Arts Culture(328)Capacity Building(311)Food Access(288)Emergency Assistance(219)Housing(218)Conservation(200)Workforce Development(161)Mental Health Services(149)Community Organizing(136)Advocacy(117)Environmental Education(113)Literacy(85)Cultural Preservation(77)Early Childhood(75)Legal Services(73)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Massachusetts

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH4,817$25.3B$5.3M
    Worcester, MA-CT435$182.5M$420K
    Barnstable Town, MA203$58.1M$286K
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA178$52.5M$295K
    Springfield, MA173$178.4M$1M
    Pittsfield, MA144$52.5M$365K
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA95$90.5M$953K
    Greenfield, MA50$7.4M$149K
    Nantucket, MA35$9.8M$280K
    Vineyard Haven, MA35$4.9M$140K
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    Foundations

    4,817

    Total Giving

    $25.3B

    Avg Grant

    $5.3M

    Worcester, MA-CT
    Foundations

    435

    Total Giving

    $182.5M

    Avg Grant

    $420K

    Barnstable Town, MA
    Foundations

    203

    Total Giving

    $58.1M

    Avg Grant

    $286K

    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
    Foundations

    178

    Total Giving

    $52.5M

    Avg Grant

    $295K

    Springfield, MA
    Foundations

    173

    Total Giving

    $178.4M

    Avg Grant

    $1M

    Pittsfield, MA
    Foundations

    144

    Total Giving

    $52.5M

    Avg Grant

    $365K

    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
    Foundations

    95

    Total Giving

    $90.5M

    Avg Grant

    $953K

    Greenfield, MA
    Foundations

    50

    Total Giving

    $7.4M

    Avg Grant

    $149K

    Nantucket, MA
    Foundations

    35

    Total Giving

    $9.8M

    Avg Grant

    $280K

    Vineyard Haven, MA
    Foundations

    35

    Total Giving

    $4.9M

    Avg Grant

    $140K

    Types of Foundations in Massachusetts

    Family Foundation
    28.9%
    1,83428.9%$1.6B
    Family Foundation1,834 (28.9%)

    $1.6B in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    26.3%
    1,66726.3%$1.7B
    Independent Foundation1,667 (26.3%)

    $1.7B in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    18.3%
    1,15918.3%$2.1B
    Operating Nonprofit1,159 (18.3%)

    $2.1B in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    4406.9%$87.4M
    Private Operating Foundation440 (6.9%)

    $87.4M in annual giving

    Corporate Foundation
    1692.7%$720.6M
    Corporate Foundation169 (2.7%)

    $720.6M in annual giving

    Professional Association
    1652.6%$48.7M
    Professional Association165 (2.6%)

    $48.7M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    1602.5%$13.6M
    Service Club / Fraternal160 (2.5%)

    $13.6M in annual giving

    Other
    11.9%
    75611.9%$19.8B
    Other756 (11.9%)

    $19.8B in annual giving

    Foundation TypeCountShareGiving

    Typical Grant Profile in Massachusetts

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    New Grantee Rate

    40%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    68%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Massachusetts foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 40% of Massachusetts foundations actively fund new organizations, and 68% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Massachusetts

    How many foundations give grants in Massachusetts?
    There are 4,428 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Massachusetts and an additional 18,913 out-of-state foundations that fund Massachusetts-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Massachusetts?
    The median grant from Massachusetts foundations is $12K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Massachusetts?
    The largest foundations in Massachusetts by annual giving are FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD, BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA, with combined giving of $17.6B.
    What types of organizations do Massachusetts foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Massachusetts include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Massachusetts?
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