The Norcross Wildlife Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWales, Massachusetts · EIN 13-2041622 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$168K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$64.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
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
15% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust | Athol, MA | For the indigenous fellowship program | $25,000 |
| Town of Monson | Monson, MA | Esg pri grants | $25,000 |
| Town of Wales | Wales, MA | Esg pri grants | $23,000 |
| Opacum Land Trustmassconn Sustainable Forest Project | Sturbridge, MA | Annual unrestricted grant to facilitate and implement the work of massconn. | $20,000 |
| Town of Wales | Wales, MA | Esg pri grants | $17,000 |
| Town of Stafford | Stafford Springs, CT | Esg pri grants | $10,000 |
| Town of Holland | Holland, MA | Esg pri grants | $5,000 |
| Town of Monson | Monson, MA | Esg pri grants | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Land Conservation Trust | Lincoln, MA | For general operating support | $2,500 |
| Wales Senior Center | Wales, MA | Esg pri grants | $2,500 |
| Wales Public Library | Wales, MA | Esg pri grants | $2,500 |
| Eagle Eye Institute | Peru, MA | For general operational costs in support of summer programming 2026. | $2,500 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | North Chatham, MA | Current research is focused on white shark movement and behavior with a special emphasis on public safety. in addition, the results of… | $2,500 |
| Nipmuc Indian Council Nipmuc Cultural Hunt & Fish | Sutton, MA | To support nchf programs | $2,500 |
| Vermont Center for Ecostudies | White River Junction, VT | To be used towards vce mission | $2,500 |
| Connecticut River Conservancy | Greenfield, MA | To support the connecticut river | $2,500 |
| Newhouse Wildlife Rescue | Chelmsford, MA | Newhouse wildlife rescue provides critical rehab services for injured and orphanned wildlife. in keeping with the nwf strategic plan,… | $2,500 |
| Billion Oyster Project Inc | New York, NY | New york waterways ecosystem restoration focusing on reintroduction of native oysters and environmental education. | $2,500 |
| Town of Brimfield | Brimfield, MA | Esg pri grants | $2,500 |
| Town of Union | Endwell, NY | Esg pri grants | $2,500 |
| Opacum Land Trust | Sturbridge, MA | To go toward land protection, conservation management and educational activities. | $2,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History | Brewster, MA | The mission of the cape cod museum of natural history is to inspire appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of our natural environment… | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition | Sudbury, MA | This grant would be to support mltc's general operating budget. mltc is the umbrella supporting organization for all land trusts in… | $1,500 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture | South Deerfield, MA | To support cisa's general operating fund. cisa supports farmers and the local food economy in norcross's region including advancing land… | $1,000 |
| Earthwatch Institute | Newton, MA | Earthwatch allows everyday citizens to join scientific research teams and conservation efforts worldwide to develop skills as citizen… | $1,000 |
| Three Rivers Firefighters Association | Three Rivers, MA | To be used towards the purchase of new indian cans for use in wildland firefighting. lucas serves as president of trfa and has agreed to… | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $136,650 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2041622
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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