Quick Summary
Name: The Vela Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $356,000 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Average Grant | $12,276 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.velafoundation.org
- Email: bhaynes@velafoundation.org
- Address: 5 Parker Road, Osterville, MA 02655
Geographic Focus
Eastern Massachusetts, with emphasis on underserved communities including:
- Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts
- Greater Boston area (Dorchester, Roxbury, Everett, Allston, Jamaica Plain)
- Fall River, Dartmouth, New Bedford
Funding Priorities
- Nutrition education programs (primary focus)
- Improved access to healthy foods
- Prevention of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease
- Parent-child nutrition programs
- Health and fitness programs
- Entrepreneurial programs supporting nutrition and wellness
- Agriculture and food access initiatives
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. Preference for organizations with annual operating budgets under $5 million.
Application Method
Rolling basis through Letter of Intent (LOI):
- Submit via email to bhaynes@velafoundation.org
- Maximum 2 pages
- Must include: brief organization description, project description, project objective, project budget, and impact (number of people reached)
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