Sudbury Foundation

To transform lives and strengthen communities in Sudbury, MA and surrounding towns.

The Sudbury Foundation was established in 1952 by Herbert and Esther Atkinson as a vehicle for their personal philanthropy. They were modest people who believed in private giving for the public good and in giving back to the community they called home. Today, the Foundation awards grants and scholarships in excess of $1.3 million annually. Our grant funding is designed to strengthen our nonprofit partners who are working to solve some of our most pressing social issues. Our college scholarship and opportunity grant program encourages local teens to uncover their passion both in and out of school. We also manage the historic Grange Hall in Sudbury Town Center, offering the second floor conference room as a community meeting space for Sudbury town committees and local nonprofits.