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.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Filtered By:
Tag field
Tag value
Conservation
$200,000
2014
Massachusetts
Westport Shellfish Gift Fund

For shellfish propagation efforts in the Westport River

Medical
$55,000
2014
Vermont
Brain Injury Association of Vermont

For expanding the School Sports and Concussion Project beyond student athletes

Human Services
$150,000
2014
Massachusetts
YMCA Southcoast

For the "Livestrong at the YMCA" cancer survivor program

Conservation
$500,000
2014
Massachusetts
The Trustees of Reservations

For the Pegan Hill Land Conservation Project

Medical
$45,000
2014
Other - domestic
National Scoliosis Foundation

For early detection and treatment programs

Education
$1,000,460
2014
Other - domestic
Institute for Advanced Study

For the IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute's Teach Leadership Program

Conservation
$500,000
2014
Vermont
Harris Hill Ski Jump, Inc.

To establish an endowment for capital improvements and maintenance needs

Conservation
$10,000
2014
Vermont
Harris Hill Ski Jump, Inc.

For capital improvements and maintenance

Medical
$19,088,437
2014
Connecticut
Yale University School of Medicine

For GRaD Study II, to conduct genetics research to advance the development of pre-symptomatic screener for children at risk for learning disabilities

Legacy
$200,000
2014
New York
Washington Square Park Conservancy

To hire a Community Development Director

Results: