Wakely Foundation
Invitation OnlyHampton, Connecticut · EIN 31-1581760 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,250.
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
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Agency | Willimantic, CT | Remote Area Medical clinic | $1,500 |
| Putnam Schools annual holiday givin | Putnam, CT | To provide holiday gifts to children in need | $1,250 |
| Brooklyn Schools | Brooklyn, CT | To support local food pantry | $350 |
| Project PIN | Moosup, CT | To support food pantry | $350 |
| Dr Helen Baldwin Middle School | Canterbury, CT | To support the Empty Bowls Project to feed the hungry | $300 |
| Necog | Dayville, CT | Funds to feed abandoned animals | $272 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,322 | 8 |
| 2023 | $7,900 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532949349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1581760
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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