Public Health Grant Funders in Massachusetts
292 foundations with a documented public health focus have made grants to Massachusetts nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.6B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 292 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 public health funders in Massachusetts
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Massachusetts giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $1.0B | 381 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation | California | $130.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 3 | Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation | Missouri | $66.9M | 11 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley | New York | $35.5M | 36 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $34.8M | 65 | 2024 |
| 6 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Washington | $33.8M | 102 | 2022 |
| 7 | Jhpiego Corporation | Maryland | $26.2M | 8 | 2024 |
| 8 | Health Resources in Action Inc | Massachusetts | $21.6M | 203 | 2024 |
| 9 | Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation | Massachusetts | $18.3M | 80 | 2023 |
| 10 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Massachusetts | $16.4M | 72 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $14.0M | 20 | 2024 |
| 12 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $10.4M | 17 | 2023 |
| 13 | Brightfocus Foundation | Maryland | $9.8M | 38 | 2025 |
| 14 | Good Ventures Foundation | California | $9.2M | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | Peach Charitable Foundation | — | $8.4M | 3 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest public health funders in Massachusetts — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 292 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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