MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC
AI Summary
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $16M in total grants paid to 40 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE, ESTABLISHED IN 1990, IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS THE STATE COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM. OUR MISSION IS TO CATALYZE THE INNOVATION AND GROWTH OF SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM BY CREATING PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAXIMIZE RESOURCES, EXPERTISE, CAPACITY, AND IMPACT.
Cause Areas
3
Business promotion
Water pollution
Pollution abatement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CITY YEAR INC
Boston, MA
$40.8M
30%
JUMPSTART FOR YOUNG CHILDREN INC
BOSTON, MA
$13.5M
10%
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$5.5M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$118K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 120 grantees
- 48 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC?
No. MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC give?
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Virginia, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC make each year?
In 2024, MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $15.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC fund recently?
In 2024, MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY YEAR INC, JUMPSTART FOR YOUNG CHILDREN INC, and NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC?
MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.