Fels Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$23.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 44 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 50 | $22.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 46 | $23.5 million |
How to apply
Fels Family 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 Fels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 43 | $1.1 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Webster | General | $500,000 |
| All Saints Academy | General | $116,000 |
| St Joseph School | General | $100,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health | General | $100,000 |
| United Way | General | $60,000 |
| Our Bright Future Inc | General | $40,700 |
| American Red Cross | General | $25,000 |
| United Church of Christ | General | $21,000 |
| Webster Dudley Food Share | General | $20,000 |
| St Andrew Bobola Church | General | $16,300 |
| Passion 4 Paws | General | $16,000 |
| Partners in Charity | General | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Gladys | General | $11,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Webster Dudley | General | $10,000 |
| Community Cat Connection | General | $10,000 |
| Bartlett Jr Sr High School | General | $10,000 |
| Church of the Reconciliation | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $9,500 |
| Individual | General | $7,680 |
| Dudley Charlton School | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| DCRSD Sports Program | General | $5,000 |
| Paws Cat Shelter | General | $4,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| Dcef | General | $2,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter | General | $1,250 |
| Animal Shelter Inc | General | $1,250 |
| Baypath Humane Society | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Pat Brody Shelter for Cats | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Dudley Police Association | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Association | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Fels
- Marilyn Fels
- Laura Green
Questions people ask
Does Fels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fels Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fels Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Fels (Trustee), Marilyn Fels (Trustee) and Laura Green (Trustee).
What does Fels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.