Top foundations · Massachusetts
Top foundations funding historical societys in Massachusetts
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $12.6M to 79 historical societys in Massachusetts in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Foundation Inc Boston, MA · last grant 2024 | 13 | $1.2M | $28k | Accepts |
| 2 | Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Springfield, MA · last grant 2024 | 4 | $124k | $18k | Accepts |
| 3 | King Spruce Company Boston, MA · last grant 2024 | 4 | $13k | $1k | Invitation only |
| 4 | Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc Nantucket, MA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $565k | $155k | Accepts |
| 5 | Southcoast Community Foundation Inc New Bedford, MA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $192k | $10k | Accepts |
| 6 | Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation Concord, MA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $122k | $5k | Invitation only |
| 7 | Middlecott Foundation Boston, MA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $51k | $2.8k | Invitation only |
| 8 | The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ · last grant 2024 | 3 | $43k | $10k | Accepts |
| 9 | Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation Boston, MA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $26k | $5k | Invitation only |
| 10 | M Holt Massey Charitable Trust Mansfield, MA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $8.7k | $1k | Invitation only |
| 11 | Highland Street Connection and Subsidiaries Newton, MA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $8.5k | $2.5k | Invitation only |
| 12 | Essex County Community Foundation Inc Beverly, MA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $375k | $56k | Accepts |
| 13 | Samuel Bailey Family Fdtn Cincinnati, OH · last grant 2024 | 2 | $350k | $175k | Invitation only |
| 14 | Heather and Robert Keane Family Foundation Inc Millis, MA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $110k | $55k | Invitation only |
| 15 | The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $84k | $42k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Nantucket Preservation Trust Inc · Nantucket · 2024 · from Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc
$331,453
Cape Ann Museum Inc · Gloucester · 2024 · from Essex County Community Foundation Inc
$308,896
Nantucket Historical Association · Nantucket · 2024 · from Samuel Bailey Family Fdtn
$250,000
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data