Franklin Square House Foundation Incorporated
Franklin Square House Foundation is a Belmont, MA-based private foundation that provides capital (bricks-and-mortar) grants for shelter projects serving women and families and for integrated childcare centers. The site lists grant guidelines, application pages, past grants, board and contact details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Massachusetts-based nonprofit seeking capital or facility funding for affordable housing, shelters for women and families, or integrated childcare centers.
Good Fit
- • Proposes capital or bricks-and-mortar projects for housing, domestic violence shelters, or early childhood centers in Massachusetts.
- • Has audited financials, IRS determination letter, and a clear project budget and timeline ready for review.
- • Is prepared to complete the foundation's application, undergo a phone pre-screening, and host a board site visit.
Geography
Observed giving is confined to a single state (Massachusetts) in all available years, with 100% of dollars and grant counts in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 27 distinct recipients (and 29 and 23 in prior years) with only three repeat grantees across three years, indicating a broad and diverse set of independent grantees for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
The foundation posts an application process, sets annual deadlines, requires a pre-screening phone call, and funded 24 new recipients in the latest year, which together indicate strong practical access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
