The Wellington Management Foundation was founded in 1992 as the Wellington Management Company Charitable Fund. Since its inception, the US Foundation has shared our firm’s culture and values. It relies on Wellington Management employees who volunteer their time and talent through service on the Foundation’s Advisory Board, Nonprofit Relationship teams, and the Grant Recommendation Committee. Through the combined generosity of the firm and these individuals, the Foundation is able to direct 100% of donations to organizations that meet its educational mission.
The mission of the US Foundation is to support best-in-class programs and organizations in our communities that improve education and educational opportunities for youth from historically marginalized and traditionally underserved communities.
Key details
Grant type
Project-based Funding
Application submission type
Deadline
Expected processing time
7 months
Eligibility
Categories
EducationHuman Services
Target beneficiaries
Those Under the Poverty LineYouth (age between 15-24)OtherChildren (persons under the age of 14)
Other beneficiary
The Academe
Areas of focus
Children & YouthEducationSocial Services
Grant conditions & requirements
Whom do we fund?
We recognize that economic privilege greatly increases educational opportunities. Therefore, we fund organizations that provide access for all youth in our communities to educational experiences that will enhance their chances for future success.
- Eligible organizations must be within the greater metropolitan area of one of our US or Asia/Pacific offices, and approximately 70% of program participants must qualify as low income and be under the age of 26. (Organizations in the UK and Europe should refer to the firm’s UK Foundation.)
- We fund organizations of various sizes but are primarily interested in those with budgets under US$2.5 million. We want to support organizations where our grants have a meaningful impact on youth, as well as the organization itself.
- We fund newer as well as more established organizations. We prefer to fund organizations that can demonstrate the strength of their leadership, have a measurable track record of success, and can exhibit an upward organizational trajectory.
- We fund religiously affiliated organizations that are inclusive of all participants regardless of religious background and beliefs.
- Scholarship programs are not eligible for funding.
Funder
Type of funder
Corporate Foundation
Known successful applicants
Autism Partnership, Principal Chan Free Tutorial World, Teach for Hong Kong
