Massachusetts Child Welfare Funding via Costco Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary support of their community-based services. Eligible child welfare and foster care organizations may apply with evidence-based, collaborative programs and broad financial backing; applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks and evaluated on documented community need and measurable outcomes.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those serving foster care and child welfare in Massachusetts, may be eligible for this opportunity. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations developing new approaches to social problems; applications are by invitation only, but potential candidates can submit a letter of inquiry after holding 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare in Massachusetts and beyond can seek funding for youth-focused programs, advocacy, and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation supports efforts such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and scholarships with awards up to US $15,000 per year.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Education
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment programs in Massachusetts can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to Up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, which may include foster care group homes offering tech-enabled education or job readiness support.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that benefit local residents. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, and academic or career success, which may benefit foster care group homes and the youth they serve.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Massachusetts Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions serving Massachusetts with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Arts organizations engaging youth or offering STEAM-related education, including those serving children in foster care, may be especially competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community programs that improve access to care and wellbeing. Focused on health and welfare, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites groups, including those serving children in foster care, to support food pantries, patient services, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities serving children and youth in Massachusetts can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling work in education, children’s health, or family economic stability. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports organizations helping urban low-income children, which may include foster care group homes and related services.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education or community economic development programs can access funding through PNC Foundation to benefit low- and moderate-income children and families. Grants may support early learning, family engagement, workforce readiness, affordable housing, community services, arts and culture, or neighborhood revitalization in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Massachusetts Youth Services
Massachusetts foster care group homes and child-serving charities can seek philanthropic support for youth services, humanitarian projects, education, and community initiatives. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities worldwide deliver sustainable development, science and education, community and environmental projects, and contemporary arts and culture programs through local Roche affiliates in eligible countries, including the U.S.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Massachusetts Programs
Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations fund charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs, as long as all funds are used in the U.S. Nonprofit foster care group homes and child welfare agencies may be eligible if they meet IRS and, where applicable, California tax-exemption requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, housing, workforce readiness, or related programs can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation also considers arts, culture, environmental, sports, and diversity initiatives, which may benefit foster care group homes and child welfare organizations in the state.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those serving children and families in foster care in Massachusetts, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s global grants. Awards of US $5,000 - US $250,000 support poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and human and social services for smaller, mission-driven organizations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Youth Disability Services Funding from John W. Alden Trust
Applications due Sep 5, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth with disabilities or serious health needs in Massachusetts can seek support for capacity building, programs, capital projects, multi-year efforts, start-ups, or general operations. With a mission to aid vulnerable children, John W. Alden Trust provides US $7,500 - US $50,000, which may benefit foster care group homes meeting these criteria in Eastern Massachusetts.
John W. Alden Trust
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in Massachusetts. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports wildlife conservation and related initiatives, and foster care group homes may be eligible if their programs fit these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Youth Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children, families, and youth with programs like foster care support, education, poverty relief, or humanitarian aid in the Southern U.S. may be eligible for funding. Robinson Foundation supports child- and family-focused services that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and clear, tangible impact, though it does not fund capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships in select areas, including Massachusetts. Insperity supports community-focused programs where employees live and work; foster care group homes that meet these criteria can apply once per year for financial or sponsorship assistance.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This flexible funding may benefit foster care group homes and related child welfare programs that fit within these broader service and advocacy areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Massachusetts child welfare and community organizations located within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives. Focused on strengthening GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and qualified government entities to propose programs that enhance long-term community well-being, including services that may benefit foster care group homes.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services in Massachusetts can seek program funding if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. The TJX Foundation supports basic needs, enrichment, and workforce readiness programs that may benefit foster care group homes and related youth services.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Massachusetts seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help cover general operating or program/project costs, which may include foster care–related services when they fit the foundation’s priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. nonprofit organizations, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs and facilities. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, schools and hospitals, youth and senior services, disability services, environmental and wildlife protection, and other initiatives that benefit local communities, which may include foster care group home programming.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Community Programs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based organizations addressing hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee and advisor volunteers and those in key employee center regions.
Ameriprise Financial
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Foster care and group home organizations may be eligible if their projects fit these program areas and other foundation guidelines.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts that improve quality of life for underserved children and families through housing stability, health, literacy, or workforce programs may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports economic stability, health and social services, workforce development, and disaster relief in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which can include foster care group home services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts serving youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, housing, hunger, and environmental programs. Foster care group homes and related youth services may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc