Wellner Family Community Tr

EIN 06-1468789 · MA · NTEE T20J

Invitation only Typical grant ~$4K Funds in CT, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Wellner Family Community Tr based in MA paid 9 grants totaling $40K to 9 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K, with a median of $4K. Its largest recipients included NORTH CANAAN SOCIAL SERVICES, CANAAN CHILD CARE CENTER, and CANAAN RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$515,511
Giving (latest yr)
$40,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$4K
Recipients
9
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • North Canaan Social Services$10,000
  • Canaan Child Care Center$5,000
  • Canaan Railroad Historical Society$5,000
  • Canaan Community Trust$4,000
  • Falls Village Canaan$4,000

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$37,000 · 8 grants
  • Massachusetts$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

North Canaan Social Services
Canaan, CT
General Support
$10,000
Canaan Child Care Center
Canaan, CT
General Support
$5,000
Canaan Railroad Historical Society
Canaan, CT
General Support
$5,000
Falls Village Canaan
Falls Village, CT
General Support
$4,000
The Douglas Library
Canaan, CT
General Support
$4,000
Canaan Community Trust
Canaan, CT
General Support
$4,000
The Canaan Fire Company
Canaan, CT
General Support
$4,000
Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry
Devens, MA
General Support
$3,000
North Canaan Elementary School
Canaan, CT
General Support
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wellner Family Community Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Wellner Family Community Tr reported 9 itemized grants totaling $40K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K (median $4K).

Recent recipients include NORTH CANAAN SOCIAL SERVICES, CANAAN CHILD CARE CENTER, CANAAN RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wellner Family Community Tr is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wellner Family Community Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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