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MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC

MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC

BOSTON, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-3443890
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MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC

BOSTON, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-3443890

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Massachusetts. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE WONDERFUND INVESTS IN CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES FROM DCF BY PROVIDING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO EMERGENCY AID AND TRANSITIONAL NECESSITIES.THE WONDERFUND IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT 501(C)3 THAT SERVES CHILDREN ENGAGED WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY BRINGING COMFORT AND DIGNITY IN TRAUMATIC SITUATIONS, AND ENRICHING CHILDHOODS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
Total Funding Given

$2.4M

2017
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Camperships Inc
Wichita, KS
$106.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$106.3K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Erin Murphy Rafferty
Board Member
L
Lauren Schadt Baker
Board Member
L
Lawrence Begley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC?
No. MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC give?
MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $106 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC make each year?
In 2017, MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Camperships Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC?
MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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