Foundations that fund organizations in Wellsley, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wellsley nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $10K to Wellsley organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wellsley around $1,000. 0 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wellsley
- $10K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wellsley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreitler Foundation Inc Dba the Hobart and Sally Kreitler Foundinc | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Melly Foundation | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General/unrestricted |
| The Jean & Henry Pollak Fund Inc | Manahawkin, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | For operations |
| Ancona Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Support of organization that supports patients. |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Wellsley, Massachusetts?
Kreitler Foundation Inc Dba the Hobart and Sally Kreitler Foundinc, The Melly Foundation, The Jean & Henry Pollak Fund Inc, Ancona Family Foundation reported grants to Wellsley organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Wellsley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.