How to apply
Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations Contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services, 1 W 4th St D4000-062, Winstonsalem, Nc, 8882341999, WWW.WELLSFARGO.COM/PRIVATE-FOUNDATIONS Deadlines: March 31st and september 30th Restrictions: The trust primarily supports organizations located in a serving co with a preference for organization engaged in and promoting anima welfare
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, CO | General operating | $50K |
| Both Ends Believing IncPlano, TX | General operating | $35K |
| Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consort PavilioWestminster, CO | General operating | $35K |
| Developmental Disabilities CenterLafayette, CO | General operating | $32K |
| Aspen Hope CenterBasalt, CO | General operating | $30K |
| American Humane AssociationWashington, DC | General operating | $30K |
| Partners IncGrand Junction, CO | General operating | $30K |
| Ascendigo Autism ServicesCarbondale, CO | General operating | $25K |
| Camp CorralRaleigh, NC | General operating | $25K |
| Laradon Hall Exceptional Children AdultsDenver, CO | General operating | $25K |
| Special Olympics ColoradoCentennial, CO | General operating | $25K |
| Childrens Specialty Clinic San Luis VallMonte Vista, CO | General operating | $25K |
| Save the Chimps IncFort Pierce, FL | General operating | $20K |
| Marathon Wild Bird Center IncMarathon, FL | General operating | $20K |
| Wind Horse SanctuaryLivermore, CO | General operating | $20K |
| Pawprints Pet RescueKeenesburg, CO | General operating | $20K |
| Humane Soc Greater Miami Dade CntyNorth Miami Beach, FL | General operating | $15K |
| Canine Partners of the Rockies IncNorthglenn, CO | General operating | $15K |
| Child and Family Advocacy ProgramBoulder, CO | General operating | $15K |
| All About the Animals Coalition IncPocatello, ID | General operating | $15K |
| Cat TownOakland, CA | General operating | $10K |
| Victory Service Dogs IncColorado Springs, CO | General operating | $10K |
| Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterBoulder, CO | General operating | $10K |
By state: Colorado 15 · Florida 3 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1 · Idaho 1
About this foundation
McInnes S and J Char Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does McInnes S and J Char Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations Deadlines: March 31st and september 30th.
How much does McInnes S and J Char Tr give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $537K across 23 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does McInnes S and J Char Tr give?
Colorado (15 grants), Florida (3 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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