Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation, Inc. is the corporate philanthropic arm of Suffolk Construction (founded 2006) and is referenced on Suffolk Construction’s community/giving pages. The foundation is a private foundation (EIN 20-5409073) with recent Form 990-PF filings recorded on ProPublica and other charity databases.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations with a clear Massachusetts presence or program and a mission in health, education, youth or community services; both mid‑sized charities (for larger multi‑year gifts) and smaller local nonprofits (for many $5K–$50K grants) are aligned.
Good Fit
- • A strong operational presence or program in Massachusetts.
- • Work in hospitals, education, youth development, community services, or similar charitable areas.
- • Capacity to manage mid-size institutional gifts (tens to a few hundreds of thousands).
- • Existing relationships or introductions connected to Suffolk Construction or its partners.
Geography
Grants appear across about eleven states, but giving is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts, which received roughly three quarters of dollars in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad portfolio (71 distinct recipients) including both large institutional grants and many smaller awards, with a mix of returning and new organizations.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover and many new grantees (44 new recipients in 2023 and 76 in 2022), indicating new organizations can enter the portfolio, though the foundation also states it funds only preselected organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
