Wellington Management Foundation
AI Summary
The Wellington Management Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $4.9 million across 153 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT BEST-IN-CLASS PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES THAT IMPROVE THE EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTHS. (SEE SCH. O)
Cause Areas
2
Education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CITY YEAR INC
$2.2M
3%
YEAR UP INC
$1.9M
3%
BOSTON AFTER SCHOOL & BEYOND INC
$1.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
75
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Wellington Management Foundation?
No. Wellington Management Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Wellington Management Foundation give?
Wellington Management Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Illinois, and New York. 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 Wellington Management Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Wellington Management Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Wellington Management Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Wellington Management Foundation awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $4.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Wellington Management Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Wellington Management Foundation awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY YEAR INC, YEAR UP INC, and BOSTON AFTER SCHOOL & BEYOND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Wellington Management Foundation?
Wellington Management Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.