The Moosemoss Foundation
EIN 800157429Total Given 2020–2023
$581K
32 grants · $145K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$19K
typical small grants · $10K–$22K
grant size
82%
deep partner · 9/11 multi-year
repeat
$3.6M
Assets (2023)
11
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
RICHARD L WELLMAN TRUSTEE THE MOOSE
Phone
(617) 426-5755
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME.
How to Apply
ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT A BRIEF STATEMENT OF THEIR PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTIVITIES. A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS EXEMPTION LETTER UNDER IRS SECTION 501(c)(3) MUST BE SUBITTED WITH APPLICATIONS.
Restrictions
PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT THE DONOR AND MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY HAVE HISTORICALLY SUPPORTED, AS WELL AS REFERRALS MADE BY FAMILY MEMBERS. TO THE EXTENT THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE CONSIDERED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $124K | $3.2M | $191K | 8 |
| 2021 | $148K | $3.7M | $109K | 7 |
| 2022 | $146K | $3.4M | $739K | 9 |
| 2023 | $162K | $3.6M | $299K | 8 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 32 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$19K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$22K
Maximum
$40K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
HW
Howard B Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
KW
Katharine F Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
DW
David H Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
RW
Richard L Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
BW
Bradford S Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
AW
Alice N Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
AW
Alice N Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
BW
Bradford S Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
RW
Richard L Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
DW
David H Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
KW
Katharine F Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
HW
Howard B Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
AW
Alice N Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
BW
Bradford S Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
RW
Richard L Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
DW
David H Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
KW
Katharine F Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
HW
Howard B Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
HW
Howard B Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
KW
Katharine F Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
DW
David H Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
RW
Richard L Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
BW
Bradford S Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
AW
Alice N Wellman
4+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (32 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Sea Coast Mission | Bar Harbor, ME | $40,000 | FOR THE EDGE PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE ROSE M. GAFFNEY SCHOOL IN MACHIAS. | 2020 |
| Maine Sea Coast Mission | Bar Harbor, ME | $40,000 | FOR THE EDGE PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE ROSE M. GAFFNEY SCHOOL IN MACHIAS. | 2021 |
| Maine Sea Coast Mission | Bar Harbor, ME | $40,000 | FOR THE EDGE PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE ROSE M. GAFFNEY SCHOOL IN MACHIAS. | 2023 |
| Maine Sea Coast Mission | Bar Harbor, ME | $40,000 | FOR THE EDGE PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE ROSE M. GAFFNEY SCHOOL IN MACHIAS. | 2022 |
| Schoodic Institute | Winter Harbor, ME | $25,787 | TO SUPPORT THE SHELLFISH RESILIENCE LAB. | 2023 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Ellsworth, ME | $24,500 | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE CHARITY | 2021 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | $22,000 | TO BE USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY. | 2021 |
| Rsu 24 | Ellsworth, ME | $22,000 | MEDICAL PATHWAY ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | $22,000 | TO SUPPORT THE PENOBSCOT MARINE MUSEUM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| Rsu 24 Medical Pathways | Ellsworth, ME | $22,000 | USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT TRAVEL AND PERSONAL SUPPLIES ASSISTANCE, LOANER LAPTOPS, LAB SUPPLIES... | 2023 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | $22,000 | TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PENOBSCOT MARINE MUSEUM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. | 2022 |
| Rsu 24 | Ellsworth, ME | $20,250 | MEDICAL PATHWAY ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | $20,000 | TO BE USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY. | 2020 |
| Schoodic Institute | Winter Harbor, ME | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT COLLBORATIVE WORK BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SCHOOLS AND SHELLFISH HARVESTERS TO BUILD A RESILIENT CLAM... | 2021 |
| Rsu 24 Medical Pathways | Ellsworth, ME | $20,000 | USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT TRAVEL AND PERSONAL SUPPLIES ASSISTANCE, LOANER LAPTOPS, LAB SUPPLIES... | 2022 |
| Rsu 24 Marine Pathways | Sullivan, ME | $19,600 | IN SUPPORT OF THE OPEN WATER BASIC SCUBA DIVING CERTIFICATION COURSE; CMSLC CAREER CENTER SUPPORTING MARINE STUDIES... | 2023 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Ellsworth, ME | $18,500 | $5,000 FOR A TWO-DOOR FREEZER; $3,400 FOR A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, $1,600 FOR MINOR RENOVATION OF THE FAMILY... | 2020 |
| Schoodic Institute | Winter Harbor, ME | $17,000 | TO SUPPORT THE "BUILDING COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP OF INTERTIDAL RESOURCES" PROJECT WITH PARTIAL FUNDING OF TWO... | 2022 |
| Rsu 24 Marine Pathways | Sullivan, ME | $14,000 | IN SUPPORT OF THE 2022-2023 SUMNER MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARITIME STUDIES PROGRAM. | 2022 |
| Community Closet Ellsworth | Franklin, ME | $13,000 | TO BE USED FOR THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| Community Closet Ellsworth | Franklin, ME | $10,000 | TO PURCHASE ITEMS FOR CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS WHO OTHERWISE MIGHT NOT HAVE A CHRISTMAS | 2021 |
| Emmaus Homeless Shelter | Ellsworth, ME | $10,000 | FOR GENERAL USE BY CHARITY | 2021 |
| Emmaus Homeless Shelter | Ellsworth, ME | $10,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY | 2023 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Ellsworth, ME | $10,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY | 2023 |
| Community Closet Ellsworth | Franklin, ME | $10,000 | TO BE USED FOR HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR HOLIDAY MEALS, HOLIDAY GIFTS, BOREDOM BAG PROGRAM AND SCHOOL... | 2022 |