A giving circle delivers community-powered magic for 25 years.
The women of WellMet Philanthropy share a love of New York and the organizations that keep it great. The group’s 40 members contribute their time, talent, and treasure to fostering the next generation of NYC nonprofits.
$3.9M in grants
“Together, we find, vet, visit, and fund extraordinary emerging organizations providing critical services to their communities in all five boroughs,” said member Nancy Talbot. WellMet members use a shared donor-advised fund at The New York Community Trust to carry out their grantmaking. The Trust provides philanthropic services, including grantmaking guidance, processing, and fund management. Several members also have their own donor-advised funds at The Trust.
200+ organizations across NYC
While the group generally makes one-time grants, the relationships it builds with grantees can last a lifetime. In 2006, a WellMet grant helped the nonprofit Avenues for Justice expand its capacity to connect court-involved young people with court advocacy, mental health, and employment services.
“Since that initial grant, WellMet has opened doors to other funding,” said Liz Frederick, the nonprofit’s executive director. “Members have connected me with other foundation leaders, made individual gifts to our organization, and contributed books and other school supplies to our two community centers in the East Village and Harlem.”
The best part? New members are always welcome! Visit wellmetphilanthropy.org
