WellMet Philanthropy funds emerging nonprofits that serve New York City communities. In our 25 plus years, WellMet has granted $3.9 million dollars to over 200 organizations across the five boroughs. We focus on direct services and our grantees work across several sectors.
- Education and Youth
- Programs to support graduation from high school and college
- After school programs (e.g., sports, tutoring, dance)
- Mentoring
- STEM and technology education for children (through high school)
- Self-confidence and personal development for children (through college)
- Community Development
- People with disabilities
- Immigrants
- Health
- Housing and Food Security
- Intergenerational initiatives
- Women
- Older Adults
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Economic Opportunity
- Job training and placement
- Justice
- Support for victims of crime and formerly incarcerated
- Support for children and families in the foster care system
- Support within criminal justice system.
- Decreasing the recidivism rate