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    MWC FOUNDATION INC

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    BOSTON, MAEIN 222914691 Website

    Annual Giving

    $7.1M+10% YoY

    Grants

    93

    Median Grant

    $50K

    Organizations Funded

    96

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    To increase minorities entering into the various fields of healthcare by activating each individual's strengths needed to advance in their field. Provides mentorship, scholarship, guidance, and strategies for minorities to become confident and exposed to interprofessionalism in healthcare.

    Focus Areas

    wildlife conservationmarine conservationsea turtle rescue and recoveryland conservation and easementswilderness protectionriver and aquatic habitat restorationclimate and clean energy advocacyenvironmental legal advocacy

    Grant Types

    general operating supportcapital / campaign supportprogram/project supportland acquisition and easement fundinglegal advocacy fundingcapacity building and trainingsalary support

    Funded Initiatives

    $1,000 scholarships for minority healthcare students; graduate exam cost sponsorship for MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE; STEP mentorship program for healthcare career guidance

    How to Apply

    Offers one-time $1,000 scholarship to minority/underrepresented students entering healthcare field. Also sponsors exam costs for graduate school entrance exams (MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE). STEP mentorship program available.

    Does Not Fund

    Focus limited to minority and underrepresented students in healthcare fields; primarily serves students entering healthcare professions

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+10%

    $7.1M

    Grants

    93

    Median

    $50K

    States

    17

    2023+6%

    $6.4M

    Grants

    91

    Median

    $50K

    States

    17

    2022

    $6.1M

    Grants

    87

    Median

    $50K

    States

    15

    Grant Size Distribution

    $50K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $2K

    Smallest

    $30K

    25th Pctile

    $100K

    75th Pctile

    $1.1M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $30K and $100K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.1M

    2024

    FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

    OH · GENERAL FUND

    $250K

    2024

    EARTH JUSTICE

    CA · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $175K

    2024

    BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH INC

    MA · CENTER FOR NUTRITION MEDICINE IN DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

    $170K

    2024

    WOMEN'S BAR FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS INC

    MA · ELDER LAW PROJECT/FAMILY LAW PROJECT/TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

    $150K

    2024

    DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

    DC · WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN THE ROCKIES AND PLAINS/SOUTHERN ROCKIES WOLF STRATEGIC PLAN

    Geographic Focus

    MA
    $3.1M44 grants
    OH
    $1.1M1 grants
    DC
    $685K6 grants
    NY
    $552K9 grants
    CA
    $500K5 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $23.8M
    $7.1M(29.8%)
    2023
    $19.7M
    $6.4M(32.6%)
    2022
    $21.8M
    $6.1M(27.8%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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