Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$67,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $57,500 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $55,880 | 12 | $845,664 |
| 2023 | $57,500 | 14 | $955,325 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund 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 Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $46,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,500 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesly Public Schools-Pre-School | Support pre-school education | $25,000 |
| Alexandra Vella - Bowdoin College | College scholarships | $3,500 |
| Cady Bubeck - Universith of New Ham | College scholarhsip | $3,500 |
| Morgan McGraw - Univ of Colorado Bo | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Julia Panell - Elon University | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Quinn Wayman - Miami Univ Ohio | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Willoughly Bonnette-Union College | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Anna Thomas - Tufts University | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Iris Ventimiglia - Smith College | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rachel Voci - Babson College | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Ivan Chan-Boston College | College scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Shi SuUniv of IL | College Scholarship | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JoAnn Jones
- Vickie Mancini
- Janice G Coduri
Questions people ask
Does Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund give?
$67,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists JoAnn Jones (Trustee), Vickie Mancini (Trustee) and Janice G Coduri (Trustee).
What does Wellesley Kiwanis Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.