The Moosemoss Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 80-0157429 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD L WELLMAN TRUSTEE THE MOOSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 SCHOOL STREET SUITE 402, BOSTON MA 02108 |
| Phone | 6174265755 |
| ACADIA@ACADIAMANAGEMENT.COM | |
| 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 SUBITTED WITH APPLICATIONS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT THE DONOR AND MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY HAVE HISTORICALLY 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
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Sea Coast Mission | Bar Harbor, ME | For the edge program in support of the after school program at the rose M. gaffney school in machias. | $40,000 |
| Schoodic Institute | Winter Harbor, ME | To support the building community stewardship of intertidal resources - mapping mud project | $25,000 |
| Washington County Community | Calais, ME | To provide education opportunities for students from hancock and washington counties that are enrolled full time in nursing, health… | $25,000 |
| Rsu 24 Medical Pathways | Ellsworth, ME | Used to support program development, student travel and personal supplies assistance, loaner laptops, lab supplies and consumables, lab… | $23,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | To support the penobscot marine museum internship program. | $22,000 |
| Hancock County Trustees of Public Relations (Woodlawn) | Ellsworth, ME | Allocated for graduate interns and materials for interpretive programming. | $15,000 |
| Rsu 24 for Marine Pathways | Sullivan, ME | Allocated to the open water basic scuba diving certification course; cmslc career center supporting marine studies workforce students;… | $10,000 |
| Next Step Domestic Violence | Ellsworth, ME | To be allocated for the youth education prevention program materials and mileage. | $8,000 |
| Wabanaki Publich Health and Wellness | Bangor, ME | Allocated for podcasting equiment for wphw podcast production. | $8,000 |
| Frenchman Bay Library | Sullivan, ME | To be used for the story trail stories and after school book club and reading programs. | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $162,387 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349100330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0157429
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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