Grantee Sectors

WellMet Philanthropy funds emerging nonprofits that serve New York City communities.  In our 20 plus years, WellMet has granted $3.5 million dollars to over 200 organizations across the five boroughs.  We focus on direct services and our grantees typically work within the following sectors.  Many WellMet grantees work within multiple 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