Massmutual Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Massachusetts · EIN 47-4967720 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $1,500,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | Exempt purpose | $21,773,971 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Memorial Hall, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,500,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $896,000 |
| Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | Exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Community United Way of Pioneer Valley Inc | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $22,658 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Finance Network (Ofn) | Philadephia, PA | Exempt purpose | $20,056,000 |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,000,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Memorial Hall, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,500,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,190,736 |
| Boys & Girls Club Family Center | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Springfield Day Nursery Corporation | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Springfield Technical Community College Foundation | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Union Capital Boston | Roxbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Boston Foundation | Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Tech Foundry | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | Chicopee, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Breaktime United | Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Vibrant Memphis | Mempjhis, TN | Exempt purpose | $190,000 |
| Neighborhood Villages | Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $160,000 |
| Rise Foundation | Memphis, TN | Exempt purpose | $115,000 |
| Forward Memphis | Memphis, TN | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Entrepreneurship for All | Lowell, MA | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Frayser Community Development Corporation | Memnphis, TN | Exempt purpose | $95,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Springfield | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| New North Citizens Council | Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County | West Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,442,629 | 26 |
| 2023 | $12,070,513 | 113 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349100126
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4967720
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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