Wheelwright Scientific School
Historical FunderNewburyport, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6004390 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $21,180 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | John C Elwell |
|---|---|
| Address | 266 High Street, Newburyport MA 01950 |
| Phone | 9784628749 |
| Form and materials | See attached application |
| Deadlines | April 30th |
| Restrictions | Residents of Newburyport pursuing a field of study in engineering or basic science. See attached application. |
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
58% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWisconin Madison | Canton, NY | Tuition Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic | Worcester, MA | Tuition Scholarship | $30,000 |
| UMass Amherst | Amherst, MA | Tuition Scholarship | $30,000 |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | Tuition Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Blackburg, VA | Tuition Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Rochester Inst of Tech | Rochester, NY | Tuition Scholarship | $26,987 |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Tuition Scholarship | $25,477 |
| UCAL Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Tuition Scholarship | $23,231 |
| Wentworth Institute of Tech | Boston, MA | Tuition Scholarship | $21,220 |
| Georgia Inst of Technology | Atlanta, GA | Tuition Scholarship | $21,180 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Tuition Scholarship | $15,000 |
| UMass Lowell | Lowell, MA | Tuition Scholarship | $11,099 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,194 | 12 |
| 2023 | $344,928 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502889349100615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6004390
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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