Morgan Stanley executive Bill Kneisel launched a philanthropic foundation with his wife, Anne, to focus on needs in Boston and other places throughout the Northeast. They created the private family foundation in 1991 and tend to stick with their … [Read more...] about Getting to Know the Kneisel Foundation’s New England Grantmaking
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Four Things to Know About the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation
Among the philanthropic foundations explicitly focused on New Hampshire is the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation, based in Manchester. Established as a trust in 1951, it is an independent foundation with over $12 million in total assets. This funder can be … [Read more...] about Four Things to Know About the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation
In Vermont, the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation Is Spending Big to Shut Down in 2040
One funder that Vermont organizations should know is the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation. This Winooski, Vermont-based grantmaker is accessible to nonprofits and one of the most active private foundations in the state. It's a small … [Read more...] about In Vermont, the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation Is Spending Big to Shut Down in 2040
How the NSB Foundation Approaches Philanthropy in Vermont
A corporate funder with a local focus and targeted focus areas, the Northfield Savings Bank Foundation (NSB Foundation) has been in operation since 2000 and is part of the bank's commitment to give back 10% of yearly earnings to the community. This … [Read more...] about How the NSB Foundation Approaches Philanthropy in Vermont
How One Community Funder’s In-House Campaign Is Moving the Needle on Voter Engagement
At the start of what promises to be another fraught, high-stakes election year, funders seeking to make a truly “upstream” difference on a wide range of issues facing Americans may want to take a page from the playbook of Fairfield County’s Community … [Read more...] about How One Community Funder’s In-House Campaign Is Moving the Needle on Voter Engagement
How Does the Lane & Elizabeth C. Dwinell Foundation Give in New Hampshire?
A mix of community funders, corporate givers and private family foundations engage in local philanthropy in New Hampshire. One to note is the Lane & Elizabeth C. Dwinell Foundation. The late Lane Dwinell was a two-term Republican governor of the … [Read more...] about How Does the Lane & Elizabeth C. Dwinell Foundation Give in New Hampshire?
How the Lintilhac Foundation Prioritizes the Local Environment in Vermont
For over 50 years, the Lintilhac Foundation has been working to build a stronger and healthier Vermont by partnering with local nonprofits. The Shelburne, Vermont-based funder has been on the scene since 1975 and was initially rooted in the … [Read more...] about How the Lintilhac Foundation Prioritizes the Local Environment in Vermont
What Does the Charles A. King Trust Support in Massachusetts?
Since 1936, the Charles A. King Trust has been operating to “support and promote the investigation of human disease and the alleviation of human suffering through improved treatment.” But what does this mean for its grantmaking, and who should be … [Read more...] about What Does the Charles A. King Trust Support in Massachusetts?
How the Barnes Group Foundation Funds Nonprofits in Connecticut
Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, the Barnes Group is an industrial and aerospace company that offers integrated hardware and software capabilities and boasts at least $1.1 billion in annual revenue. The company employs at least 5,200 people and … [Read more...] about How the Barnes Group Foundation Funds Nonprofits in Connecticut
Ice Cream-Fueled Philanthropy: How the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Gives in Vermont and Beyond
Ben & Jerry’s is a familiar brand of ice cream with roots in Vermont and a company philosophy that promotes social change. Following an unprecedented decision by the company’s board of directors to commit 7.5% of annual pretax profits to … [Read more...] about Ice Cream-Fueled Philanthropy: How the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Gives in Vermont and Beyond
Two Ways to Secure Support from New Hampshire’s Bean Foundation
Since 1967, the Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation has been supporting local nonprofits in New Hampshire to benefit the communities of Manchester and Amherst. The funder is based in the city of Manchester and awards grants in two specific … [Read more...] about Two Ways to Secure Support from New Hampshire’s Bean Foundation
Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic
New England and the Mid-Atlantic probably aren’t the first places that come to mind when one thinks of rural America. Despite the proximity to Boston, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City — the unofficial home of U.S. philanthropy — large … [Read more...] about Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic
A Glimpse into the Becton Family Foundation’s Giving in the Northeast
Henry Prentiss Becton was once the chairman of a medical device company called Becton, Dickinson and Company, which is headquartered in New Jersey and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. There is a private family foundation that … [Read more...] about A Glimpse into the Becton Family Foundation’s Giving in the Northeast
Closing Gaps: How This Boston-Based Fund Supports a Growing Latino Population
Latinos are among the fastest-growing population groups in Boston. According to data from the Boston Foundation’s research center, Boston Indicators, Latinos make up 20% of the city’s population. Since 1980, Latino population growth has made up an … [Read more...] about Closing Gaps: How This Boston-Based Fund Supports a Growing Latino Population
This Fund Wants to Dial in on Discriminatory Justice Policy in Massachusetts. Can It Succeed?
Is it possible to track systemic racism and its impact, specifically in terms of youth justice? That’s one of the questions Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research is hoping to answer with the support of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity … [Read more...] about This Fund Wants to Dial in on Discriminatory Justice Policy in Massachusetts. Can It Succeed?
Three Things to Know About the Mabel A. Horne Fund’s Giving in Massachusetts
Boston is a hub for grantmaking in New England, and many foundations are exclusively focused on the Boston metro area and nearby communities in Massachusetts. One lesser-known example is also an accessible one for first-time grantseekers: the Mabel … [Read more...] about Three Things to Know About the Mabel A. Horne Fund’s Giving in Massachusetts
An Overview of the Highland Street Foundation’s Massachusetts Giving
Nonprofits that serve children and families in Massachusetts are likely already familiar with the Highland Street Foundation (HSF). David McGrath, Jr., the founder and owner of TAD Resources International, Inc., created this foundation with his wife, … [Read more...] about An Overview of the Highland Street Foundation’s Massachusetts Giving
Six Questions with Mendi Blue Paca, New President of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
In mid-September, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) in Norwalk, Connecticut, announced that Mendi Blue Paca would be its new president and CEO. Blue Paca previously served as the FCCF’s chief community impact officer, leading the … [Read more...] about Six Questions with Mendi Blue Paca, New President of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Billionaire Education Philanthropist Barbara Dalio Isn’t Giving Up on Disengaged Students
In August, IP took a look back at the Partnership for Connecticut, which shuttered just one year after getting off the ground in part through funding and leadership from Dalio Education. We weren’t able to get in touch with Dalio Education in time … [Read more...] about Billionaire Education Philanthropist Barbara Dalio Isn’t Giving Up on Disengaged Students
Here’s a Top Health Conversion Foundation to Know in Massachusetts
Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, just outside of the city of Boston, the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts (HFCM) is one of the more well-established health legacy foundations in the country. While many hospital conversion foundations have … [Read more...] about Here’s a Top Health Conversion Foundation to Know in Massachusetts
Getting to Know the Haynes Family Foundation in Massachusetts
Back in 1952, Arnold Haynes founded Haynes Management Inc., a real estate development and management company based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Carol, started their own philanthropic foundation in 1994 to channel their … [Read more...] about Getting to Know the Haynes Family Foundation in Massachusetts
How a Connecticut Family Foundation Evolved to Support Youth-Led Social Change
The origins of the Perrin Family Foundation are similar to many other grantmakers rooted in the wealth of successful American executives. Charles Perrin started his career at General Foods in the late 1960s. The Trinity College and Columbia Business … [Read more...] about How a Connecticut Family Foundation Evolved to Support Youth-Led Social Change
How the Haymarket People’s Fund Backs Social Justice in New England
In recent years, many philanthropic organizations have taken steps to embrace social justice as a more explicit part of their missions. However, some organizations have been working behind the scenes to promote justice for many decades and can be … [Read more...] about How the Haymarket People’s Fund Backs Social Justice in New England
Six Questions for New Hampshire Charitable Foundation President and CEO Richard Ober
Richard Ober leads the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the largest private provider of nonprofit grants and student aid in northern New England. The foundation manages more than $1 billion in charitable funds and awards some 7,000 grants and … [Read more...] about Six Questions for New Hampshire Charitable Foundation President and CEO Richard Ober
How and Where the Fuller Foundation Gives in New England
Alvan Tufts Fuller was a politician known in Massachusetts as a member of the state’s House of Representatives and later as its governor from 1925 to 1929. He was also a philanthropist who started his own family foundation to support nonprofit causes … [Read more...] about How and Where the Fuller Foundation Gives in New England
How the Oldest Town on Cape Cod Approaches Philanthropy
Sandwich, Massachusetts is known for a few things, such as being the oldest town on Cape Cod, glassware and rare bookstores. It also plays host to homegrown philanthropy through an organization called the Fund for Sandwich, a town fund administered … [Read more...] about How the Oldest Town on Cape Cod Approaches Philanthropy
How One State-Based Community Foundation Found Space for Climate
Five years ago, after holding meetings in each of the state’s 16 counties and dozens of conversations with community partners, the Maine Community Foundation (MCF) settled on five key goals for its new strategic plan. Tackling climate change was not … [Read more...] about How One State-Based Community Foundation Found Space for Climate
Why Massachusetts Nonprofits Should Get to Know the Fletcher Foundation
Worcester Magazine is a free weekly alternative media publication based in Worcester, Massachusetts and distributed in over 400 locations throughout Central Massachusetts. It got its start in the mid-1970s with publisher Allen Fletcher, who is also … [Read more...] about Why Massachusetts Nonprofits Should Get to Know the Fletcher Foundation
“The Community Are Our Kids.” Meet a New Foundation Focusing on LGBTQ Causes
The newly minted Leonard-Litz Foundation supports nonprofits serving the LGBTQ community within the Northeastern United States. Early work focuses on areas including health and wellness, crisis intervention and racial justice, and the foundation … [Read more...] about “The Community Are Our Kids.” Meet a New Foundation Focusing on LGBTQ Causes
Four Facts About the Essex County Community Foundation’s Massachusetts Giving
The northeastern Massachusetts county of Essex is the site of one of the nation’s early colonial settlements, known for its historic architecture and a strong commitment to philanthropy. The total population of the county is less than 800,000, but a … [Read more...] about Four Facts About the Essex County Community Foundation’s Massachusetts Giving
