Who, How and When

The Bennett Family Foundation reviews unsolicited proposals from new organizations in the Greater Boston/Massachusetts area. For now, we are not accepting unsolicted proposals for our grants in Philadelphia.

We make most of our grants in May and November. For Boston, the grant process begins with a simple, on-line inquiry. Depending on the size of the grant request, and whether your agency is new to us or not, we may ask for additional information.

We are interested in:

• Organizations with staff expertise in their field and a track record of proven results
• Smaller, local organizations
• Organizations that can demonstrate momentum towards sustainability of programs

In most cases, preference will be given to small local projects over national programs.

Restrictions

Funding generally will not be provided to:

• Individuals or non-501(c)(3) organizations
• Educational institutions for their general operating funds or endowments
• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Cities, counties or other governmental organizations
• Organizations engaged primarily in public policy or political advocacy
• National organizations or their local affiliates, except programs developed at the local level
• Application to budget deficits, debt reduction, fundraising or recognition events
• Scholarships

Absolutely no funding will be given to organizations which discriminate, either in hiring or in populations served, based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual preference, or physical or mental ability.