Private foundation · EIN 47-4390056 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wellness Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $170K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$170K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Al-Shifa Foundation of North AmericaPrinceton, NJCataract Surgical Camp at Layyah and Balakot for Underserved Patients$42K
Al-Shifa Foundation of North AmericaPrinceton, NJCataract Surgery for Poor Patients - Mianwali$22K
Al-Shifa Foundation of North AmericaPrinceton, NJCataract Surgery for Poor Patients - Mianwali$22K
Al-Shifa Foundation of North AmericaPrinceton, NJCataract Surgery For Needy Patients - Charsadda$22K
Rahbar Foundation TrustHamilton, NJExpenditure responsibility grant$20K
Princeton Area Community Foundation IncPhiladelphia, PAReshmi and Mahmood Siddique Charitable Fund$14K
Al-Shifa Foundation of North AmericaPrinceton, NJCataract Surgery Camp - Skardu$14K
Puerto Rican Community Center IncTrenton, NJHVAV-RTU for Classroom$10K
Princeton Area Community Foundation IncPhiladelphia, PAFund for Women and Girls$5,000

By state: New Jersey 7 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Wellness Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wellness Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wellness Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $170K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Wellness Foundation give?

New Jersey (7 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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