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
2013
New England Regional
The American Chestnut Foundation

For work to restore the American chestnut in New England

Legacy
$600,000
2013
New York
Salmagundi Club

To replace the boiler

Conservation
$500,000
2012
Massachusetts
The Trustees of Reservations

For the acquisition and management of the Allen C. Haskell Property

Education
$428,400
2012
Massachusetts
Virtual High School Global Consortium

To develop and implement a new EIS system

Education
$134,400
2012
Massachusetts
Virtual High School Global Consortium

For its PR outreach and awareness program

Conservation
$100,000
2012
Massachusetts
Thacher Island Association

For costs associated with acquisition and restoration of a 1861 Fresnel lens and the restoration and stabilization of the 1898 lighthouse on Straitsmouth Island

Legacy
$100,000
2012
International
Tate Americas Foundation

For the Artists Dinner

Legacy
$10,000,000
2012
International
Tate

To acquire "Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows" by John Constable

Medical
$400,000
2012
Rhode Island
Saint Antoine Community

For the short term rehabilitation and transitional care services project

Human Services
$20,000
2012
Massachusetts
Restoration Project, Inc.

For general support

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