The Maurice And Anne Makepeace
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily in education, human services, and community development. Its mission focuses on enhancing educational opportunities, providing essential services to the community, and supporting local initiatives that promote public welfare. The foundation funds a range of recipients, including schools, health care providers, and cultural institutions, reflecting its commitment to both educational and social needs. While it operates primarily in Massachusetts, its funding also extends to a few organizations in Maine. Overall, the foundation emphasizes unrestricted support to empower its grantees in fulfilling their missions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits based in southeastern Massachusetts working in education, health, human services, or local arts and seeking unrestricted or program support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Massachusetts (especially Wareham/New Bedford/Marion area).
- • Mission aligns with education, health care, food insecurity, or community services.
- • Seeks unrestricted or program support in the typical $5K–$30K range.
- • Can provide requested materials: organizational description, proof of exempt status, and board list.
- • Has some local presence or relationships in the South Coast philanthropic ecosystem.
Geography
Observed giving is tightly concentrated in Massachusetts: about 98% of dollars and roughly 96% of grants went to MA recipients, with only minimal out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
Each observed year shows 24 distinct grantees, with a mix of returning recipients and new entrants (13 repeat grantees across years and 11 new grantees in the latest year), indicating a broadly distributed local portfolio.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants (11 new recipients in the latest year) plus explicit application instructions, a named contact, and a rolling submission process suggest unfamiliar applicants can gain entry to the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
