Our Grants

The Manton Foundation focuses its giving in New England and supports a range of organizations and causes, including, but not limited to, arts and culture, education, historic preservation and conservation, and medical research.

The following is a sample of projects awarded to date. Please note that this list does not reflect the breadth of projects that have been considered by the trustees.
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Human Services
$14,120
2023
Massachusetts
City of New Bedford

For New Bedford Youth Learn to Swim

Medical
$1,500,000
2023
Massachusetts
Community Servings

For staffing related costs for the Mansfield Distribution Center

Conservation
$20,000
2023
Massachusetts
The Acoaxet Chapel

For capital projects

Arts
$500,000
2023
Massachusetts
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Capital campaign for renovations

Medical
$100,000
2023
Massachusetts
Signature Healthcare Corporation

For student scholarships at the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

Conservation
$1,425,000
2023
Massachusetts
Fall River Historical Society

For the HVAC installation project

Conservation
$68,000
2023
New England Regional
The American Chestnut Foundation

For TACF's American chestnut breeding program in New England

Animals
$200,000
2023
International
Greater Good Charities

For animal welfare efforts in Turkiye and Syria

Education
$300,000
2023
Massachusetts
Year Up United

For expansion activities on the South Coast (RI & MA)

Human Services
$800,000
2023
International
World Central Kitchen, Inc.

For relief efforts in Turkiye, Syria, and Ukraine

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