Wakely Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wakely Foundation is a private foundation in Hampton, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,322 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,322
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$66,490
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7,900 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,900 | 5 | $65,597 |
| 2024 | $6,322 | 8 | $66,490 |
How to apply
Wakely Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Wakely Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $6,322 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship to help further education | $2,000 |
| Access Agency | Remote Area Medical clinic | $1,500 |
| Putnam Schools annual holiday givin | To provide holiday gifts to children in need | $1,250 |
| Brooklyn Schools | To support local food pantry | $350 |
| Project PIN | To support food pantry | $350 |
| Dr Helen Baldwin Middle School | To support the Empty Bowls Project to feed the hungry | $300 |
| Individual | Help with family expenses for a woman with a traumatic brain injury | $300 |
| Necog | Funds to feed abandoned animals | $272 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Wakely
- Benjamin Wakely
- Ann Wakely
Questions people ask
Does Wakely Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wakely Foundation give?
$6,322 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Wakely Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon Wakely (Treasurer), Benjamin Wakely (Director) and Ann Wakely (Secretary).
What does Wakely Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.