Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Massachusetts
160 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Massachusetts nonprofits in recent years, together directing $33.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 160 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 sports & recreation funders in Massachusetts
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Massachusetts giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Pennsylvania | $4.0M | 45 | 2025 |
| 2 | Yawkey Foundation Ii | Massachusetts | $3.2M | 52 | 2024 |
| 3 | America East Conference | Massachusetts | $2.4M | 6 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $2.1M | 5 | 2023 |
| 5 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $1.7M | 72 | 2024 |
| 6 | The New England Patriots Charitable | Massachusetts | $1.7M | 97 | 2024 |
| 7 | Timothy and Michele Barakett Foundation | New York | $1.5M | 3 | 2024 |
| 8 | National Basketball Players Association | New York | $1.4M | 17 | 2024 |
| 9 | Mike Harney's Play Ball Inc | Massachusetts | $1.1M | 17 | 2024 |
| 10 | Conine Family Foundation | Massachusetts | $974K | 2 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Caputo Foundation Inc | Delaware | $918K | 2 | 2020 |
| 12 | Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $700K | 9 | 2024 |
| 13 | Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation | Delaware | $500K | 7 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Michigan | $500K | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Massachusetts — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 160 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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