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George W. Wells Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: George Wells Foundation Ui
Last Updated: August 12, 2024

Summary

The George W. Wells Foundation Grant supports quality educational, human services, and healthcare programs for underserved populations. Established in 1934, it primarily funds one-year grants, with occasional multi-year support. Eligible applicants include IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, particularly those serving Southbridge, Massachusetts. The Foundation encourages requests for both general operating and program support, allowing for small, program-related capital expenses to be included.

Overview

The George W. Wells Foundation was established in 1934 to support and promote quality educational, human services and health care programming for underserved populations. The majority of grants from the Wells Foundation are 1 year in duration. On occasion, multi-year support is awarded.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation supports tax-exempt, IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities.Small, program-related capital expenses may be included in general operating or program requests.

What George Wells Foundation Ui actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
17
Total given
$216K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$7,500–$25K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Worcester, MA; Southbridge, MA; Rutland, MA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc · Lincoln, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $25K

  • Center of Hope Foundation · Southbridge, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $20K

  • Tri-Valley Inc · Dudley, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $20K

  • Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange · Newton, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $15K

  • Open Sky Community Services · Worcester, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $15K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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nonprofitseducationhuman-serviceshealthcare

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