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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Education
$4,000,000
2022
Massachusetts
Dana Hall School

Matching grant for the Classroom Building Project as part of the Campaign for Dana Hal

Conservation
$586,848
2022
Massachusetts
The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research

For research by Dr. Mary Gehring to investigate engineering plants to promote climate change resiliency and boost the global food supply

Conservation
$70,000
2022
Massachusetts
Dover Land Conservation Trust

For the Pine Street Church lot conservation project

Conservation
$500,000
2022
Massachusetts
Town of Westport

For shellfish propagation efforts

Legacy
$264,168
2022
International
Tate

For the rehang of the Tate Britain collection

Human Services
$20,000
2021
Massachusetts
United Way of Greater New Bedford

For holiday season food distribution programs

Education
$15,000
2021
Massachusetts
Dharma Voyage Inc.

General operating support

Human Services
$50,000
2021
Massachusetts
YMCA Southcoast

For aquatics activities

Human Services
$35,000
2021
Massachusetts
Youth Opportunities Unlimited Inc.

For general support

Arts
$50,000
2021
Maine
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts

For electrical improvements

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