Tazewell Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission centers around enhancing human services, community support, and cultural enrichment, as evidenced by its funding of organizations that assist vulnerable populations, such as homeless shelters and community centers. The foundation prioritizes unrestricted general support, allowing recipients flexibility in their operations. It predominantly funds organizations located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, reflecting a commitment to addressing local community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established human services or community-focused nonprofits based in Massachusetts (and occasionally Rhode Island) with local standing and a track record, seeking modest unrestricted operating support.
Good Fit
- • Based in Massachusetts or Rhode Island
- • Provides human services, community support, homeless services, or local arts programming
- • Has existing relationships or referrals from current grantees or regional funders
- • Seeks general operating support in the single‑ to low‑ten‑thousands range
- • A history of stable local presence or repeat local funding
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: most dollars go to Massachusetts with a smaller share to Rhode Island; in the latest year about 71% of funds flowed to MA and the rest to RI.
Recipient Variety
The foundation supports a moderate number of independent nonprofits each year (7–10 recipients), with a high rate of repeat grantees across the observed years, indicating a stable but not extremely narrow recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited and the most recent year shows only one new grantee; combined with the foundation's stated practice of funding only preselected applicants and the absence of a public contact route, unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
