Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Massachusetts
271 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Massachusetts nonprofits in recent years, together directing $90.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 271 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 libraries & literacy funders in Massachusetts
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Massachusetts giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard-yenching Institute | Massachusetts | $12.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $8.0M | 15 | 2024 |
| 3 | Trust Uw Amy Lowell 10th Clause | Massachusetts | $5.2M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Springfield Library Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $4.9M | 8 | 2025 |
| 5 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $4.9M | 9 | 2022 |
| 6 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $4.1M | 6 | 2023 |
| 7 | The Patrick J Mcgovern Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $2.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | New York | $2.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | Medford Public Library Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $2.3M | 3 | 2024 |
| 10 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $1.8M | 17 | 2024 |
| 11 | High Meadows Foundation | Massachusetts | $1.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $1.6M | 3 | 2019 |
| 13 | The Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation | California | $1.5M | 8 | 2024 |
| 14 | William Davidson Foundation | Michigan | $1.5M | 2 | 2022 |
| 15 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | New York | $1.3M | 2 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Massachusetts — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 271 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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