The Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation, established in 1956, is a charitable trust managed by Bank of America’s Massachusetts office under its Philanthropic Solutions division. The foundation is committed to supporting high-quality educational, human services, and healthcare programming, particularly for underserved communities. While applications are accepted from across Massachusetts, special consideration is given to organizations serving the city of Lynn and the North Shore region.
The foundation accepts proposals for both general operating support and program-specific support. Requests that include small, program-related capital expenses may also be considered as part of a broader funding proposal. Most grants are awarded for a one-year term, although multi-year funding may be approved on occasion at the discretion of the grant review team.
The next application deadline is May 1, 2025. There are no specified restrictions beyond the geographic preference for Lynn and the North Shore. The foundation does not list a maximum or minimum funding amount in the available materials, and award levels likely vary based on the size, scope, and alignment of the project with the foundation’s mission.
Applications must be submitted online through Bank of America's grant portal. Detailed procedures and submission guidance are available in downloadable PDF and Word documents. Nonprofit applicants should ensure that their work aligns with the foundation’s mission to improve outcomes for underserved individuals in education, human services, or healthcare.
For questions, applicants should contact ma.grantmaking@bofa.com and include “Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation” in the email subject line to ensure prompt assistance. Additional procedural information is accessible through the foundation’s published guidelines.
