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Est.

1986

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Massachusetts Association for Community Action Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the organization provided a total of $1.7 million in grants to 24 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO STRENGTHEN AND CONNECT THE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES AND COLLECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR AN END TO POVERTY.
Total Funding Given
$1.7M
2025
Grantees funded
24
Multi-year grantees
88%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$48.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$67.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Joseph Diamond
Board Member
C
Clare Higgins
Board Member
S
Stephen Huntley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC?
No. THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC give?
THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and Connecticut. 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 THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $48 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include QUINCY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC, COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INTER-CITY IN, and SELF HELP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC?
THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.