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Weld Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. The principal officer is Samuel H Wolcott Jr Et Al Ttees. It holds total assets of $8.3M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $5.7M in 2011 to $7.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, Maine, New York. According to available records, Weld Foundation has made 111 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $813K in 2020 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $271K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 85 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Maine, South Carolina, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$271K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Weld Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, ME, SC.
Weld Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 111 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $271K.
Weld Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Weld Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-F David Boit | TRUSTEE | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Thomas R Appleton | TRUSTEE | $20K | $0 | $20K |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$7.9M
Fair Market Value
$21.7M
Net Worth
$7.9M
Grants Paid
$946K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$972K
Total: $7.2M
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
85
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingree SchoolGENERAL | S Hamilton, MA | $134K | 2022 |
| North Haven Sustainable HousingGENERAL | North Haven, ME | $108K | 2022 |
| North Shore Medical Center FoundationGENERAL | Salem, MA | $85K | 2022 |
| Watchtower Bible And Tract Society Of New York IncGENERAL | Wallkill, NY | $59K | 2022 |
| Beaufort AcademyGENERAL | Beaufort, SC | $57K | 2022 |
| Peabody Essex MuseumGENERAL | Salem, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic EquitationGENERAL | North Andover, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Island InstituteGENERAL | Rockland, ME | $23K | 2022 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association (Capa)GENERAL | Beaufort, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| Seacoast Eat LocalGENERAL | Dover, NH | $20K | 2022 |
| Hidden Pond Farm Equine RescueGENERAL | Brentwood, NH | $20K | 2022 |
| Maine College Of Art And DesignGENERAL | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Lake Champlain Waldorf SchoolGENERAL | Shelburne, VT | $14K | 2022 |
| Beaufort CharitiesGENERAL | Santa Clara, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Family InstituteGENERAL | Woburn, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Turning Point For GodGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Great Rock ChurchGENERAL | Danvers, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Citizens For LifeGENERAL | Charlestown, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalGENERAL | Boston, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Watermans Community CenterGENERAL | North Haven, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Kathmandu Valley Preservation TrustGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Vital VoicesGENERAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Roman Catholic Bishop Of PortlandGENERAL | Camden, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Clean Ocean AccessGENERAL | Middletown, RI | $10K | 2022 |
| Rozalia ProjectGENERAL | Burlington, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Research And Prevention FoundationGENERAL | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL | Boone, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Greenway InitiativeGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Food For The PoorGENERAL | Coconut Creek, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief ServicesGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietyGENERAL | Rye Brook, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis FoundationGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| National Network Abortion FundsGENERAL | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Oceana IncGENERAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Preble Street Resource CenterGENERAL | Portland, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Mount Washington ObservatoryGENERAL | North Conway, NH | $10K | 2022 |
| Mount Washington Valley Trails AssociationGENERAL | North Conway, NH | $10K | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustGENERAL | Topsham, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| St Louis UniversityGENERAL | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Marblehead MuseumGENERAL | Marblehead, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| North Haven LibraryGENERAL | North Haven, ME | $8K | 2022 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipGENERAL | Washington, DC | $8K | 2022 |
| Issue OneGENERAL | Conway, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Young LifeGENERAL | Beaufort, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Bronx DefendersGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Greenwich House IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| South Carolina Waterfowl AssociationGENERAL | Pinewood, SC | $6K | 2022 |
| Hurricane Island FoundationGENERAL | Rockland, ME | $6K | 2022 |
| Southern Harbor Elder ServicesGENERAL | North Haven, ME | $6K | 2022 |
| North Haven FoundationGENERAL | Rockland, ME | $5K | 2022 |