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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Animals
$1,000,000
2025
Massachusetts
Tufts University

Challenge grant for the Tufts at Tech Growth Campaign

Education
$250,000
2025
Massachusetts
ThinkerAnalytix Inc.

Challenge grant for the AI integration plan

Education
$712,500
2025
Massachusetts
The Philanthropic Initiative

For the Manton Scholars program

Medical
$1,500,000
2025
Massachusetts
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center

For the Building for a Healthier Future Capital Campaign for Primary Care Expansion

Education
$100,000
2025
Massachusetts
First Literacy, Inc.

For general support and the Scholar Support Specialist staff position

Arts
$61,700
2025
Massachusetts
Discovery Museum, Inc.

For the Administration Building Renovation Study

Arts
$250,000
2025
Massachusetts
Bellforge Arts Center

For Act One of the Campaign for the Bellforge

Arts
$200,000
2025
Massachusetts
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Operating support to offset the Zeiterion's lost revenue during extended closure for renovations

Arts
$1,000,000
2025
Massachusetts
New Bedford Whaling Museum

For the capital campaign to renovate 11 Williams Street

Conservation
$119,900
2025
New England Regional
The American Chestnut Foundation

For the American chestnut breeding program in New England

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