Private foundation · EIN 46-1524225 · Orlando, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wells Charitable 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: 55 grants paid, $119K total, median $2,000. 38% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
55
$119K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in FL
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Polaris Gift Processing CenterPittsburg, PAGeneral charitable purposes$7,000
Harbor House of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$6,000
Urban Youth ImpactWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purposes$6,000
Music Mission KievCasselberry, FLGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Place of Hope IncPalm Beach Gardens, FLGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
UW ParksideKenosha, WIGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Grace Medical HomeOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$4,000
National Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$4,000
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Christian Sharing Center IncLongwood, FLGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind IncSmithtown, NYGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Opportunity Music ProjectNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Scott Christian Youth CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Christian Service CenterOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Revived Soldiers UkraineOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Roever FoundationFort Worth, TXGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Ukrainian National Women's League of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Water MissionCharlotte, NCGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
Humbolt Area FoundationBayside, CAGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Inua Partners Co FumcwpWinter Park, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OHGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Paving the Way FoundationOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Some IncWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
The Lifeboat ProjectApopka, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
The Mustard Seed of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Washington National CathedralWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Z Ministries Inc (z883)Altamonte Springs, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Central Union MissionWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$1,500
Orlando Union Rescue Mission IncOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,500
Salvation ArmyHarlan, IAGeneral charitable purposes$1,500
USA for Unhcr (ukraine)Washington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$1,500
WetaArlington, VAGeneral charitable purposes$1,500
A Gift for TeachingOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Activate GoodRaleigh, NCGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Building for the Arts Ny Inc- Music and the BrainNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Building Homes for HeroesIsland Park, NYGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Cannonball Kids' Cancer Foundation IncWinter Park, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)Kansas City, MOGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Foundation for International Community AssistanceWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Ground Force Humanitarian AidLafayette, LAGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Innocent Lives FoundationOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Mountain Seed FoundationCentrville, VAGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Music4lifeSeattle, WAGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
North Palm Youth SymphonyNorth Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Razom Inc for UkraineNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
SportxchangeWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
The Jason Project IncJacksonville, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OHGeneral charitable purposes$500
Port Royal Sound FoundationOkatie, SCGeneral charitable purposes$500
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral charitable purposes$500
VFWKansas City, MOGeneral charitable purposes$500

By state: Florida 21 · New York 8 · District of Columbia 5 · Wisconsin 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · North Carolina 4

About this foundation

Wells Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $119K across 55 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Wells Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Florida (21 grants), New York (8 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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