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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Conservation
$50,000
2015
New England Regional
The American Chestnut Foundation

For work to restore the American chestnut in New England

Conservation
$184,000
2015
Massachusetts
Thacher Island Association

For the rehabilitation of the keeper house on Straitsmouth Island and for a new landing craft

Medical
$500,000
2015
Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation

For the Women's Imaging Center

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

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