How much funding does Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Grant?

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Who is eligible for Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Grant?

Eligible applicants: Local and national nonprofit organizations.

Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Grant

New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Local and national nonprofit organizations

Other requirements

Programs serving communities where Wireless Zone stores operate

Overview

Geographic Scope: Local and national; multiple awards given to organizations in different communities

Focus Areas:

Community-based nonprofit initiatives
Program expansion and implementation
Safety equipment and technology
Educational programming
STEM education and technology integration

Eligible Applicants:

Local and national nonprofit organizations
Programs serving communities where Wireless Zone stores operate

Program Description:
The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving® supports nonprofit organizations through a collaborative giving program, providing funding to expand upon current programs and implement new ones. Each of the over 400 independently owned and operated Wireless Zone stores have the ability to give back to their local community.

What They Fund:

Program expansion initiatives
New program implementation
Equipment purchases (e.g., VHF radios, long-range radios)
Technology integration for educational programming
STEM education resources

About Wireless Zone:

Nation's largest wireless retail franchisor
Ranked #1 franchise in its category by Entrepreneur magazine
Ranked #118 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 in 2021
Over 400 franchised locations exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services
Honored with Verizon's "Best Customer Service" award for five consecutive years

Contact Information:

Wireless Zone LLC
Website: www.wirelesszone.com
New England Science & Sailing Foundation (recent recipient)
72 Water Street, PO Box 733
Stonington, CT 06378
Phone: 860.535.9362
Email: adventure@nessf.org

Recent Awards to NESS:

2021: $67,000 granted to NESS, Waterford Country School, and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
2023: Grant to purchase VHF radios and long-range radios for fleet safety
2024: Grant for technology integration in classrooms to enhance STEM education

What New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 11
Total given: $557K
Median grant: $19K
Range: $15K–$218K

By dollars: Connecticut 91%, Rhode Island 3%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Norwich, CT; Waterford, CT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.