This directory highlights foundations of all sizes — from multibillion-dollar institutions to emerging philanthropies — with a focus on mission alignment, funding priorities, and long-term impact. Browse by focus area or geography to better understand where philanthropic capital is concentrated — and where opportunity exists.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is a U.S.-based private foundation that funds research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics to advance scientific knowledge and public understanding.
Barr Foundation is a Massachusetts private foundation supporting Arts + Creativity, Climate, Education, and Sector Effectiveness initiatives, primarily focused on New England.
The Wyss Foundation is a private charitable foundation established in 1998 that funds conservation, medical research, education, the arts, and economic opportunity initiatives in the United States and globally.
The Boston Foundation is a community foundation serving Greater Boston, providing grantmaking, donor services, and civic leadership to address regional disparities and strengthen communities.
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is a private foundation supporting nonprofit organizations across the Pacific Northwest through grants, programming, and initiatives focused on capacity building and regional impact.
The Wallace Foundation is a U.S.-based private foundation supporting national initiatives in arts, school leadership, and youth development, with an emphasis on generating and sharing evidence to inform policy and practice.