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Massachusetts Higher Education

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042254705  ·  Private foundation

Massachusetts Higher Education is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.5M in annual giving against $828.4M in assets. This page documents the 159 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Massachusetts Higher Education — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$828.4M
Total assets
159
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Massachusetts Higher Education funds

Massachusetts Higher Education's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Massachusetts Higher Education, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jobs for the Future Inc
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
Boston, MA$5.0M2024
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
SKILL-BUILDING/SOCIAL CAPITAL
New York, NY$4.4M2024
New Venture Fund
CAREER EXPLORATION
Washington, DC$1.5M2024
Jobs for the Future
POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS
Boston, MA$1.5M2022
New Venture Fund - Catalyze Challenge
CAREER EXPLORATION
Washington, DC$1.5M2023
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
CAREER EXPLORATION
New York, NY$1.0M2023
The National Mentoring Partnership
EDUCATION AND CAREER EXPORATION
Boston, MA$1.0M2020
The National Mentoring Partnership
CAREER EXPORATION
Boston, MA$900K2022
Network for Teaching Entrepeneurship
EXPANSION. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - CAREER EXPORATION - ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
New York, NY$600K2020
Big Picture Learning
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Providence, RI$600K2024
Rodel Foundation of Delaware
CAREER EXPLORATION
Wilmington, DE$567K2023
Rodel Foundation of Delaware
CAREER EXPLORATION
Wilmington, DE$567K2022
Big Picture Learning
WORKBASED LEARNING
Providence, RI$535K2022
Caps Network Inc
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Overland Park, KS$527K2024
Spark Nc
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Kure Beach, NC$500K2024

Massachusetts Higher Education giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$204K
2018$186K
2020$5.5M
2022$6.2M
2023$8.0M
2024$20.3M

How to apply for funding from Massachusetts Higher Education

Massachusetts Higher Education's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at asa.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Higher Education

Does Massachusetts Higher Education accept grant applications?
Massachusetts Higher Education's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Massachusetts Higher Education fund?
Massachusetts Higher Education's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Jobs for the Future Inc, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, New Venture Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Massachusetts Higher Education give in grants?
Massachusetts Higher Education reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $40.4M over 159 grants.
Where is Massachusetts Higher Education located?
Massachusetts Higher Education is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042254705.
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About this profile. This page is built from Massachusetts Higher Education's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Massachusetts Higher Education. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.