The Sudbury Foundation
The Sudbury Foundation is a private foundation based in Sudbury, MA (Tax ID/EIN 04-6037026) that provides grants and scholarships. The site lists trustees and staff, contact details, downloadable 990PFs/financials, and detailed grant program pages including scholarship information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Massachusetts-based or Massachusetts-serving nonprofit working in community development, youth services, scholarships, or local food systems seeking a mid-sized operating or program grant and able to follow the foundation's online application process.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or program work in Massachusetts (local towns or MetroWest).
- • Programs in children/youth services, scholarships, community development, or farm/local food initiatives.
- • Request sizes in line with common awards (many grants in the $5K–$50K range).
- • Ability to follow posted application forms and provide required documentation.
- • Clear local impact or alignment with Sudbury-area priorities.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts — about 91% of dollars remained in-state in the latest year, even though small out-of-state grants appear across 17 states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set with 129 distinct grantees and dispersed dollar shares (top five recipients account for only 16%), indicating a wide and diverse portfolio for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports new-entry access: application forms are posted on the website, a named program contact is listed, and 85 new recipients (about 66%) were added in 2024, so unfamiliar applicants plausibly can join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
