Lucia P Fulton Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6617090 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$197K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,200 and $7,700.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD L WELLMAN TRUSTEE LUCIA P F |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 SCHOOL STREET STE 402, BOSTON MA 02108 |
| Phone | 6174265755 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT A BRIEF STATEMENT OF THEIR PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTIVITIES. A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS EXEMPTION LETTER UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATIONS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT THE DONOR AND MEMBERS OF HER FAMILY HAVE HISTORICLLY SUPPORTED, AS WELL AS REFERRALS MADE BY FAMILY MEMBERS. TO THE EXTENT THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE CONSIDERED. |
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
95% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Health | Bangor, ME | The funds be used for the purchase of three dialysis machines for the a.r. gould dialysis center. | $42,000 |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | The funds be used for the purchase of box trailers as described in the email adted october 21, 2025. | $35,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | To be used to support the digitization of pingree family materials as detailed in the proposal submitted by brandy wolfe dated october 23,… | $17,500 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | Wallingford, CT | To reduce food insecurity in bridgeport, fairfield and new haven areas in the manner deemed most beneficial. | $11,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | For general use of the charity. | $11,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | For general use by charity | $9,900 |
| Maine Tree Foundation | Augusta, ME | For general use by charity | $7,700 |
| Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | New Haven, CT | $3,300 for general purposes and $3,300 for the johnnie mouning scholarship fund | $6,600 |
| Cushingwhitney Medical Library Yale University | New Haven, CT | For general purposes of the library. | $6,600 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | For general operations of the charity | $5,500 |
| Robert Abbe Museum | Bar Harbor, ME | For general operations of the museum | $5,500 |
| The Children's Museum Inc | West Hartford, CT | For "science achievement for all" program | $5,500 |
| Hope and Justice Project | Presque Isle, ME | The funds be used for the "creating safe spaces to thrive project". | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes - Ellsworth | Ellsworth, ME | To purchase on week's worth of food | $5,000 |
| Maine Forest and Logging Museum Inc | Bradley, ME | For general use by charity | $3,300 |
| New Haven Museum & Historical Society | New Haven, CT | For general use by charity | $3,300 |
| Ashland Food Pantry | Ashland, ME | The funds be used for cold room upgrades as described in the email dated october 28, 2025, with any remaining balance to be used for food… | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Audubon | Fairfield, CT | The funds be allocated to the bon annual fundraiser. | $3,000 |
| Rangeley Lakes Regional Historical Society | Rangeley, ME | For general use by charity | $2,200 |
| Rangeley Public Library | Rangeley, ME | For general use by charity | $2,200 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | To reduce food insecurity in the bridgeport area | $1,650 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | New Haven, CT | To reduce food insecurity in the new haven area | $1,650 |
| Loaves and Fishes - New Haven | New Haven, CT | For general use of the charity | $1,650 |
| Operation Hope of Fairfield Inc | Fairfield, CT | To reduce food insecurity in the fairfield area | $1,650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $197,400 | 24 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $74,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101971
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6617090
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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