Private foundation · EIN 20-4003386 · Winter Park, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wells Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $294K total, median $40K. 57% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$294K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in FL
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eagle RanchFlowery Branch, GAChildrens assistance$75K
Hamilton Mill ChurchBuford, GAMinistry services$50K
Elevate OrlandoMaitland, FLChildrens assistance$40K
Oak Hill Classical SchoolDacula, GAChildrens assistance$40K
One More ChildLakeland, FLChildrens assistance$38K
Cross Town MinistriesOrlando, FLMinistry services$31K
New City OrlandoOrlando, FLMinistry services$20K

By state: Georgia 3 · Florida 4

About this foundation

Wells Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Winter Park, Florida, administered in care of Stephen Wells, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wells Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wells Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $294K across 7 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Wells Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (3 grants), Florida (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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