The Wellspring Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanton, Massachusetts · EIN 13-3457878 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$310K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $40,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| The Good Information Foundation | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| National Resources Defnse Council | Cambridge, MA | General | $40,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund | Brooklyn, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Lone Star Justice Alliance | Austin, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Association of Independents in Radio | New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Educational Video Center | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Just Impact | Albany, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620309349100117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3457878
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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