Julia O Wells Memorial Education Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLatham, New York · EIN 22-2921430 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES |
|---|---|
| Address | 1075 NEW SCOTLAND RD, ALBANY NY 12208 |
| Phone | 5184387895 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY TO EACH PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE JULIA O. WELLS MEMORIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO CREATE AND PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE NURSING PROFESSION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NURSES AND NURSING STUDENTS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND SPONSORSHIP OF PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. RECIPIENT INDIVIDUALS ARE SELECTED BY EACH PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sage Colleges | Troy, NY | College grant | $38,500 |
| Suny Polytechnic Institute | Albany, NY | College grant | $26,500 |
| Excelsior College | Albany, NY | College grant | $10,000 |
| Siena University | Loudonville, NY | College grant | $9,000 |
| Empire State College | Saratoga Springs, NY | College grant | $7,500 |
| Maria College | Albany, NY | College grant | $6,500 |
| Suny Delhi | Delhi, NY | College grant | $2,500 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | College grant | $2,000 |
| Suny Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | College grant | $1,500 |
| Utica College | Utica, NY | College grant | $1,500 |
| Pace University | New York, NY | College grant | $1,000 |
| Suny Alfred | Alfred, NY | College grant | $1,000 |
| Suny Stony Brook | Stony Brook, NY | College grant | $1,000 |
The return also lists 24 grants to individuals ($24,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $134,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $136,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349101229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2921430
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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