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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Medical
$1,000,000
2025
Massachusetts
Samaritans, Inc.

Challenge grant for the Every Conversation Counts Campaign

Human Services
$95,000
2025
Massachusetts
Youth Opportunities Unlimited Inc.

For the purchase of a mini activity bus

Arts
$2,000,000
2025
Massachusetts
Worcester Art Museum

For the spendable Facility Reserve Fund

Legacy
$1,000,000
2025
International
American Fund for Westminster Abbey

For The King Charles III Sacristy project

Conservation
$500,000
2025
New York
Amalgamated Foundation

To support Rhizome Food and Farming for its food systems research

Conservation
$350,000
2025
Massachusetts
Westport Land Conservation Trust, Inc.

For Sodom Road APR, Szaro, and Corys-Linnikins Island projects

Education
$50,000
2025
New England Regional
Science Friday

For station carriage fee waivers

Human Services
$300,000
2025
Massachusetts
Acton Food Pantry

For the new Acton Food Pantry building

Animals
$250,000
2025
Other - domestic
USEA Foundation

For the Frangible Fence Fund

Human Services
$100,000
2025
Massachusetts
United Way of Greater Fall River

For the emergency fund and for regranting

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