Lucia P Fulton Foundation
Accepts applications
Lucia P Fulton Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,400 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $42,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$197,400
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,000 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 | $74,000 | 14 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 20 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $197,400 | 24 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard L Wellman Trustee Lucia P F 45 School Street Ste 402, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 426-5755 |
| What to submit | Organizations should submit a brief statement of their purpose, objectives, and activities. A copy of the organization's IRS exemption letter under IRS section 501(c)(3) must be submitted with applications. |
| Deadlines | Applications may be submitted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to charitable organizations that the donor and members of her family have historiclly supported, as well as referrals made by family members. To the extent that funds are available, applications from other organizations are considered. |
What Lucia P Fulton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 13 | $137,300 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $42,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Health | The funds be used for the purchase of three dialysis machines for the a.r. Gould dialysis center. | $42,000 |
| Northern Maine Community College | The funds be used for the purchase of box trailers as described in the email adted october 21, 2025. | $35,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | To be used to support the digitization of pingree family materials as detailed in the proposal submitted by brandy wolfe dated october 23, 2025. | $17,500 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | To reduce food insecurity in bridgeport, fairfield and new haven areas in the manner deemed most beneficial. | $11,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | For general use of the charity. | $11,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | For general use by charity | $9,900 |
| Maine Tree Foundation | For general use by charity | $7,700 |
| Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | $3,300 for general purposes and $3,300 for the johnnie mouning scholarship fund | $6,600 |
| Cushingwhitney Medical Library Yale University | For general purposes of the library. | $6,600 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | For general operations of the charity | $5,500 |
| Robert Abbe Museum | For general operations of the museum | $5,500 |
| The Children's Museum Inc | For "science achievement for all" program | $5,500 |
| Hope and Justice Project | The funds be used for the "creating safe spaces to thrive project". | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes - Ellsworth | To purchase on week's worth of food | $5,000 |
| Maine Forest and Logging Museum Inc | For general use by charity | $3,300 |
| New Haven Museum & Historical Society | For general use by charity | $3,300 |
| Ashland Food Pantry | The funds be used for cold room upgrades as described in the email dated october 28, 2025, with any remaining balance to be used for food purchases. | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Audubon | The funds be allocated to the bon annual fundraiser. | $3,000 |
| Rangeley Lakes Regional Historical Society | For general use by charity | $2,200 |
| Rangeley Public Library | For general use by charity | $2,200 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | To reduce food insecurity in the bridgeport area | $1,650 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | To reduce food insecurity in the new haven area | $1,650 |
| Loaves and Fishes - New Haven | For general use of the charity | $1,650 |
| Operation Hope of Fairfield Inc | To reduce food insecurity in the fairfield area | $1,650 |
Officers and trustees
- George H Richards II
- Richard L Wellman
Questions people ask
Does Lucia P Fulton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time..
How much does Lucia P Fulton Foundation give?
$197,400 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Lucia P Fulton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George H Richards II (Trustee) and Richard L Wellman (Trustee).
What does Lucia P Fulton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.