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Foundations that fund social science in Massachusetts

54 private foundations based in Massachusetts with a return in the last two years gave $11.4 million to social science organizations in 66 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 13 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to social science

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is social science.

  1. Hevolution Foundation USBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $6,215,890 to social science
  2. The Patrick J McGovern Foundation IncBoston, MA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $2,000,000 to social science
  3. Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,000,000 to social science
  4. The Perls FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $407,000 to social science
  5. The Klarman Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to social science
  6. Paul and Nicole Ricci Family Foundation IncQuincy, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to social science
  7. The William & Lia G Poorvu Family FoundationCambridge, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to social science
  8. Clermont FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $130,000 to social science
  9. The Robert F Higgins FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to social science
  10. The Lowndes Foundation IncBoston, MA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to social science
  11. Micah PhilanthropiesAgawam, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $94,250 to social science
  12. The Stanton FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $90,000 to social science
  13. Catherine Hawkins FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $75,000 to social science
  14. Herman and Frieda L Miller FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $75,000 to social science
  15. Marc E Leland FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to social science
  16. Abraham W Rizika FoundationChestnut Hill, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $42,000 to social science
  17. Peter and Ann Lambertus Family FoundatioNorwood, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to social science
  18. Knopf Family Foundation IncWakefield, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to social science
  19. The 1434 Foundation IncBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to social science
  20. The Horne Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to social science
  21. Florence & Richard Koplow Family FoundationLexington, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to social science
  22. M Holt Massey Charitable TrustMansfield, MA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $16,000 to social science
  23. The Alces Foundation 7549-XXXXXX12606Boston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  24. Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  25. Ruth H & Warren A Ellsworth FoundationWorcester, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  26. Association FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  27. MFS Investment Management Foundation IncBoston, MA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $7,990 to social science
  28. The Orchard FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $6,000 to social science
  29. Eastern Bank FoundationWakefield, MA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $5,350 to social science
  30. Agnes M Lindsay TrustChelmsford, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  31. Robert W & Gladys S Meserve Char Trust Hemenway & Barnes LLPBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  32. The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams Charitable TrustBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  33. William P Anderson Foundation Central TrustScituate, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  34. The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable TrustLincoln, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  35. The Thorne Cox Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  36. CSP Charitable FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  37. Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 Charitable Corporation #0720995Boston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to social science
  38. Webster Five Foundation IncAuburn, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to social science
  39. Enhancing TomorrowWeston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to social science
  40. A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust Co Holland & Knight LLPBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to social science
  41. The Am FundBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to social science
  42. David Gopen FoundationAllston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,250 to social science
  43. The Charlotte Foundation IncBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,200 to social science
  44. Stephen D and Susan W Paine FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to social science
  45. Walking Stick Family FundCambridge, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to social science
  46. John and Golda Cohen TrustBrookline Village, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to social science
  47. Woosox Foundation IncWorcester, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to social science
  48. Walter & Naomi Chucnin FoundationSharon, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500 to social science
  49. Mastwood Charitable FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500 to social science
  50. Frank Gerrity Charitable TrustHolbrook, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to social science

Open to applications

13 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,000,000 to social science
  2. The Klarman Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to social science
  3. Abraham W Rizika FoundationChestnut Hill, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $42,000 to social science
  4. Knopf Family Foundation IncWakefield, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to social science
  5. The Horne Family FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to social science
  6. The Alces Foundation 7549-XXXXXX12606Boston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  7. Ruth H & Warren A Ellsworth FoundationWorcester, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  8. Eastern Bank FoundationWakefield, MA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $5,350 to social science
  9. Agnes M Lindsay TrustChelmsford, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  10. William P Anderson Foundation Central TrustScituate, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  11. Webster Five Foundation IncAuburn, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to social science
  12. Frank Gerrity Charitable TrustHolbrook, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to social science
  13. The Ives Family Charitable TrustBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to social science