Fels Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 20-0477156 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $16,300.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Webster | Webster, MA | General | $500,000 |
| All Saints Academy | Webster, MA | General | $116,000 |
| St Joseph School | Webster, MA | General | $100,000 |
| United Way | Southbridge, MA | General | $60,000 |
| Our Bright Future Inc | Southbridge, MA | General | $40,700 |
| American Red Cross | Worcester, MA | General | $25,000 |
| United Church of Christ | Webster, MA | General | $21,000 |
| St Andrew Bobola Church | Dudley, MA | General | $16,300 |
| First Baptist Church | Worcester, MA | General | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Gladys | Webster, MA | General | $11,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Shrewsbury, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Webster Dudley | Dudley, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Community Cat Connection | Webster, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Bartlett Jr Sr High School | Webster, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Church of the Reconciliation | Webster, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Dudley Charlton School | Dudley, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Dcrsd Sports Program | Dudley, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Paws Cat Shelter | Woodstock, CT | General | $4,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter | East Brookfield, MA | General | $1,250 |
| Animal Shelter Inc | Sterling, MA | General | $1,250 |
| Baypath Humane Society | Hopkinton, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Pat Brody Shelter for Cats | Lunenburg, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Dudley Police Association | Dudley, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Association | Westborough, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Dog Orphans Inc | Douglas, MA | General | $500 |
| Turtle Rescue League | Southbridge, MA | General | $500 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | Worcester, MA | General | $250 |
| Black Tavern Historial Society | Dudley, MA | General | $100 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($183,980). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,157,830 | 46 |
| 2024 | $1,175,890 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,181,845 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610609349100251
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0477156
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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