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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, it distributed a total of $1.2 million across 40 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.2M
2025
Grantees funded
40
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
Gerald Fels
Board Member
M
Marilyn Fels
Board Member
L
Laura Green
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Montana, and District Of Columbia. 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 FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include NICHOLS COLLEGE, United Way, and OUR BRIGHT FUTURE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
FELS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.