WMF: Annual Grants

Overview

_NOTE: The Foundation will not be considering new organizations for Annual Grants in 2025. If your not-for-profit organization is interested in applying for an Annual Grant, please check back in May 2026 for more information._

Our Mission

The mission of the US Foundation is to support best-in-class programs and organizations in our communities that improve education and educational opportunities for youth from historically marginalized and traditionally underserved communities.

Grant-making focus

Our US Foundation funds programs that provide youth from traditionally under-resourced communities with access to high-quality academic programs and educational opportunities. We believe a strong academic foundation can provide a clear and positive path for the lives of young people. Accordingly, the US Foundation primarily aims to select organizations and programs that support:

Academic improvement

* educational tutoring and mentoring
* study skills programs
* technology-based initiatives

Educational transitions

* school readiness programs
* high school access and success programs
* college access and success programs

Extended learning time

* out-of-school-time programs
* schools that operate extended hours
* programs that operate within school to enhance curriculum

Career readiness

* career and technical training models for linked learning
* workforce development programs

Whom do we fund?

We recognize that economic privilege greatly increases educational opportunities. Therefore, we fund organizations that provide access for all youth in our communities to educational experiences that will enhance their chances for future success.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* The US-based Wellington Management Foundation gives Annual Grants to programs that improve the educational opportunities for youth in traditionally underserved and economically challenged communities in eastern Massachusetts, greater Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco Bay area, Toronto, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney.
* Eligible organizations must be within the greater metropolitan area of one of our US or Asia/Pacific offices, and approximately 70% of program participants must qualify as low income and be under the age of 26.
* We fund newer as well as more established organizations. 
* We fund religiously affiliated organizations that are inclusive of all participants regardless of religious background and beliefs.

Ineligibility

* Scholarship programs are not eligible for funding.