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Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation is a private corporation based in CLIFTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1982. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2010 to $4.4M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Tennessee. According to available records, Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation has made 59 grants totaling $660K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $422K in 2022 to $238K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $145K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Texas, Pennsylvania, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$136K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 59 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, TX, PA.
Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation has distributed a total of $660K across 59 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $145K.
Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation is headquartered in CLIFTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy K Wells | Secretary & Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dansby W Erwin | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ran K Wells | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cayce W Mccormick | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen A Wells | President & Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$250K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$4.9M
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
$238K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2M
Distribution Amount
$212K
Total: $4.3M
Total Grants
59
Total Giving
$660K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life FellowshipDONATION | Arlington, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Freed Hardeman UniversityDONATION | Henderson, TN | $145K | 2023 |
| Clifton Church Of ChristDONATION | Clifton, TX | $33K | 2023 |
| FaraDONATION | Downingtown, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Bosque MuseumDONATION | Clifton, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Schreiner UniversityDONATION | Kerrville, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Abilene Christian UnivDONATION | Abilene, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Worship At The MillDONATION | Clifton, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Bosque Arts CenterDONATION | Clifton, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Leah Demaree Douglas Imaginaton FouDONATION | Cransfill Gap, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Thomas G Labrecque FoundationDONATION | Alexandria, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Camp John MarcDONATION | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| St Marks FundDONATION | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Mt Moriah Cemetary AssociationDONATION | Obion, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Highland Park Education FoundationDONATION | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Obion County Public LibraryDONATION | Union City, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts-Central TexasDONATION | Temple, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Christian Relief FundDONATION | Amarillo, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| Louisiana Methodist Children'S HomeDONATION | Ruston, LA | $200 | 2023 |
| Shiloh Road Church Of ChristDONATION | Tyler, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| Salado Church Of Christ Mission FunDONATION | Salado, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| Clifton Ministerial AllianceDONATION | Clifton, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Rogers Mighty Eagle Band BoostersDONATION | Rogers, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley 12u All-StarsDONATION | Manhattan, MT | $500 | 2022 |
| Bosque Spay NeuterDONATION | Clifton, TX | $500 | 2022 |