Higher Education Grant Funders in Massachusetts
1988 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Massachusetts nonprofits in recent years, together directing $785.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1988 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Massachusetts
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Massachusetts giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | California | $59.6M | 2 | 2024 |
| 2 | Umass Memorial Health Care Inc & Affiliates | Massachusetts | $35.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $33.3M | 159 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Flatley Foundation | Massachusetts | $22.9M | 185 | 2024 |
| 5 | Adopt a Student Foundation | Massachusetts | $21.6M | 8 | 2025 |
| 6 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Massachusetts | $19.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Salem State University Alumni Association | Massachusetts | $14.9M | 4 | 2025 |
| 8 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $12.8M | 18 | 2023 |
| 9 | Cape Cod Community College | Massachusetts | $11.4M | 4 | 2023 |
| 10 | The George F & Sybil H Fuller | Massachusetts | $11.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Stephen Phillips Memorial | Massachusetts | $10.3M | 1533 | 2024 |
| 12 | Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation | New York | $9.7M | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $9.6M | 22 | 2024 |
| 14 | Bridgewater State University Foundation | Massachusetts | $9.4M | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Massachusetts — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1988 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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