Wellsprings Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wellsprings Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $511,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$511,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $389,600 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $485,000 | 16 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $389,600 | 11 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $511,000 | 16 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Wellsprings 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 Wellsprings Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $250,000 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $45,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $16,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Kites | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Epiphany School | Support for epiphany school | $75,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | To strengthen emergency room | $50,000 |
| Proximity 2 Humanity | Humanitarian work in south sudan | $50,000 |
| Individual | Help low-income children in need in local communities | $50,000 |
| Starfish Greathearts Foundation USA | Healthcare for vulnerable children in south africa (edn) | $45,000 |
| Evangelical Enviornmental Network | Support of clean water and national parks | $30,000 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Maji Safi Group | Support circuit riders for wash in tanzania | $20,000 |
| National Charitable Fund | Support of dan turk's tree-planting work in madagascar with missouri botanic garden | $16,000 |
| Think New Mexico | Overhead, medical initiative | $15,000 |
| Frances Perkins Center | Chris breiseth fund at the center | $10,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Strengthen communications outreach | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | Support for homeless (showers, hygiene) | $5,000 |
| Dacor Bacon House | Sherry rock fellowships | $5,000 |
| Education for Employment | Youth employment in the middle east | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Douglas
- Katherine Douglas Martel
- Emily Douglas Neal
- David W Douglas
Questions people ask
Does Wellsprings Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wellsprings Family Foundation give?
$511,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Wellsprings Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Douglas (President), Katherine Douglas Martel (Vice President), Emily Douglas Neal (Vice President) and David W Douglas (Secretary/ Treasurer).
What does Wellsprings Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.