The Moosemoss Foundation
Accepts applications
The Moosemoss Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $182,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $18,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$182,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$18,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $162,387 | 8 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 8 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $182,000 | 10 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard L Wellman Trustee the Moose 45 School Street Suite 402, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 426-5755, acadia@acadiamanagement.com |
| 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 subitted with applications. |
| Deadlines | Applications may be submitted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to charitable organizations that the donor and members of their family have historically supported, as well as referrals made by family members. To the extent that funds are available, applications from other organizations are considered. |
What The Moosemoss Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 10 | $182,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Sea Coast Mission | For the edge program in support of the after school program at the rose m. Gaffney school in machias. | $40,000 |
| Schoodic Institute | To support the building community stewardship of intertidal resources - mapping mud project | $25,000 |
| Washington County Community | To provide education opportunities for students from hancock and washington counties that are enrolled full time in nursing, health occupations, diesel and automotive engine overhaul, heating technology/hvac, heavy equipment operations and maintenance, residential and commercial electricity, electromechanical instrumentation and welding, to be used to purchase required textbooks and/or course materials. | $25,000 |
| Rsu 24 Medical Pathways | Used to support program development, student travel and personal supplies assistance, loaner laptops, lab supplies and consumables, lab equipment, books and study packet materials. | $23,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | To support the penobscot marine museum internship program. | $22,000 |
| Hancock County Trustees of Public Relations (Woodlawn) | Allocated for graduate interns and materials for interpretive programming. | $15,000 |
| Rsu 24 for Marine Pathways | Allocated to the open water basic scuba diving certification course; cmslc career center supporting marine studies workforce students; project based learning iwth marine studies focus. | $10,000 |
| Next Step Domestic Violence | To be allocated for the youth education prevention program materials and mileage. | $8,000 |
| Wabanaki Publich Health and Wellness | Allocated for podcasting equiment for wphw podcast production. | $8,000 |
| Frenchman Bay Library | To be used for the story trail stories and after school book club and reading programs. | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice N Wellman
- Bradford S Wellman
- Richard L Wellman
- David H Wellman
- Katharine F Wellman
- Howard B Wellman
Questions people ask
Does The Moosemoss 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 The Moosemoss Foundation give?
$182,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $18,500.
Who runs The Moosemoss Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice N Wellman (Trustee), Bradford S Wellman (Trustee), Richard L Wellman (Trustee) and David H Wellman (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Moosemoss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.