The Vela Foundation
Invitation OnlyOsterville, Massachusetts · EIN 20-8117214 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$352K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$12.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
17% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus High School | Bardonia, NY | General use | $81,844 |
| Adopt-A-Family | Lake Worth, FL | General use | $25,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | General use | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Council of Churches | Hyannis, MA | General use | $25,000 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | General use | $25,000 |
| Wide Horizons for Children | Waltham, MA | General use | $25,000 |
| Coastal Foodshed | New Bedford, MA | General use | $20,000 |
| Family Pantry of Cape Cod | Harwich, MA | General use | $20,000 |
| Homeless Prevention Council | Orleans, MA | General use | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Calmer Choice | Osterville, MA | General use | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River | Fall River, MA | General use | $15,000 |
| Mercy Meals and More | New Bedford, MA | General use | $10,000 |
| My Brothers Keeper | Easton, MA | General use | $10,000 |
| Hundred Club of Ma | Braintree, MA | General use | $5,000 |
| Hyannisport Scholarship Fund | Hyannis Port, MA | General use | $5,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | New Bedford, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,844 | 17 |
| 2023 | $356,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349101603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8117214
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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