The Vela Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Vela Foundation is a private foundation based in Osterville, Massachusetts with $12.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$12.3Mtotal assets

2008IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Vela Foundation has awarded

29 grantees · $356K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Boston Medical Center $40K
Franciscan Childrens Hospital $25K
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Fall River $25K
Adopt-a-family $25K
Calmer Choice $20K
Family Pantry Of Cape Cod $20K
Veterans Transition $15K
Marthas Vineyard Boys And Girls Club $15K
Coastal Foodshed $15K
Wide Horizons For Children $15K
My Brothers Keeper $10K
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $10K
Cape Cod Council Of Churches $10K
Cape And Islands United Way $10K
Boys And Girls Club Of Boston $10K
Girls On The Run $10K
Homeless Prevention Council $10K
Mill City Grows $10K
Newton Food Pantry $10K
Cape Cod Times Needy Fund $10K
Food 4 Kids $5K
Villanova University $5K
Nurturing Foster Families $5K
Mount Washington Observatory $5K
Mercy Meals And More $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$465K
FY2021$445K
FY2022$525K
FY2023$356K

About The Vela Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersOsterville, Massachusetts
EIN208117214
IRS ruling2008

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Vela Foundation?

The Vela Foundation is a private foundation based in Osterville, Massachusetts with $12.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Vela Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Vela Foundation?

The Vela Foundation's EIN is 208117214. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Vela Foundation?

Private foundations like The Vela Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Vela Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.