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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Arts
$75,000
2019
Massachusetts
Boston Children's Chorus

For general support

Human Services
$21,000
2019
Massachusetts
VFW Foundation

For the well replacement and water softening system for VFW Post 8502 in Westport, MA

Animals
$32,500
2019
Other - domestic
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.

Challenge grant for annual appeal

Conservation
$36,000
2019
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Horticultural Society

For fencing at the Gardens at Elm Bank

Human Services
$100,000
2019
Massachusetts
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest

For capital and building improvements at the Marlborough Clubhouse

Arts
$2,000,000
2019
Massachusetts
Worcester Art Museum

To endow the Curator of Arms and Armor and Medieval Arts

Legacy
$188,000
2019
Massachusetts
The Clark Art Institute

For the Research and Academic Program

Conservation
$60,000
2019
New England Regional
The American Chestnut Foundation

For work to restore the American chestnut in New England

Medical
$400,000
2019
Massachusetts
Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

To improve access to prosthetic technology and intensive therapy

Education
$256,000
2019
New York
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

For the Summer Forum, professional development at Massachusetts Public Schools, and teacher artist training

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