Massachusetts Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support via Costco Foundation. Grants prioritize evidenced-based programs with measurable outcomes, strong community collaboration, and broad financial backing. Organizations working on gun violence prevention for youth and families may be eligible if their programs match these focus areas.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Massachusetts may be eligible for support, including gun violence prevention initiatives. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations that are testing new approaches to societal issues and invites letters of inquiry from groups that fit its innovation-focused criteria.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with programs in health, education, development, or welfare, including in Massachusetts, can seek up to US $15,000 to expand direct services. The Dan Paul Foundation funds efforts such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and early childhood development, which may support community-based violence prevention work with young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits tackling major social or environmental challenges can access up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Organizations in Massachusetts working on gun violence prevention may be eligible if they serve underserved communities, operate post-pilot and pre-scale, and plan to reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Innovation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience challenges in Massachusetts and beyond can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities pilot or scale innovative, tech-enabled programs that improve access, skills, and long-term opportunity.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Massachusetts Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those serving Massachusetts, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants, which typically exceed More than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Arts and science organizations engaging youth or offering STEAM education related to community safety may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community services in Massachusetts can apply for funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites groups whose gun violence prevention efforts intersect with health, education, or community priorities to seek support.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for low-income urban children in Massachusetts may be eligible for more than US $50,000 to support or scale their projects. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds work in the U.S., India, and South Africa, which can include community-based efforts that intersect with gun violence prevention outcomes.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community economic development can receive support for programs serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. PNC Foundation provides funding for initiatives like early learning, job training, affordable housing, community services, and revitalization, which may benefit organizations addressing root causes of gun violence.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and community organizations addressing health, education, or humanitarian needs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. Organizations working on human and social services, health care access, or related support efforts that intersect with community safety or violence prevention may be eligible within the foundation’s broader global and U.S. focus.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs that operate in the U.S. may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help organizations with broadly impactful, well-managed services; Massachusetts groups working on gun violence prevention within these fields can apply if they meet IRS and tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on community development, housing, jobs, hunger, or related basic needs may be eligible for regional sponsorship support; arts, culture, environment, and inclusion initiatives are also considered. Bank of America Charitable Foundation supports programs that strengthen economic mobility and social progress, which can include community-based gun violence prevention efforts.
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 addressing violence, trauma, or community safety in Massachusetts, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, and humanitarian programs worldwide, including U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts and beyond can seek funding for children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, environmental work, animal welfare, and arts and culture programs. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides US $1,000 - US $10,000 grants to smaller organizations with modest overhead that fit these priorities.
Hansen Family Foundation
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 create storytelling projects that highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness, including in Massachusetts. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports work such as mental health, mentorship, outdoor access, and education programs that may strengthen community-based gun violence prevention efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Southern U.S. communities with programs in areas like children and families, education, poverty relief, or disaster response may be eligible for support from the Robinson Foundation. Massachusetts groups working on gun violence prevention that also serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line could qualify if they meet the three-year operating requirement.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Massachusetts Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Massachusetts can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to advance their service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused programs in areas where its employees live and work, so Massachusetts groups working on gun violence prevention within these communities may be eligible to apply once per year.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Massachusetts can access funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation supports charitable efforts that respect people, life, and the environment, so gun violence prevention initiatives with these themes may be eligible within its broader mission.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities working in education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment can seek funding to improve communities where Georgia-Pacific operates. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Massachusetts gun violence prevention and related community programs near its facilities to apply if they meet its investment priorities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. TJX Foundation supports these community programs, and gun violence prevention initiatives serving vulnerable families and children may be eligible.
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 working on environmental or human services programs can apply for unrestricted grants from the Lawrence Foundation, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help community-focused organizations, including those whose work may intersect with gun violence prevention, cover general operating or project expenses.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts working on community-based programs, education, arts, environment, health, or social services can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation considers U.S.-based IRS-qualified nonprofits, and Massachusetts groups with gun violence prevention initiatives that fit these categories may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven initiatives can seek Ameriprise Financial support for programs like hunger relief, shelter, housing, workforce readiness, and financial education. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with funding that prioritizes measurable outcomes and Ameriprise volunteer engagement, which may benefit community-based gun violence prevention efforts.
Ameriprise Financial
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural work, or environmental initiatives can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, which may benefit community-based gun violence prevention and related social impact efforts.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working with underserved youth, families, food insecurity, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs that promote youth development, community safety, leadership, and basic human needs may be especially competitive, including initiatives tied to violence prevention.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts working through strong cross-sector partnerships to address significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborative models that measurably improve communities, demonstrate clear social impact, and can be replicated or scaled, which may include gun violence prevention initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation