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Dustin J Wells Foundation is a private trust based in BRENTWOOD, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $25K. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have grown from $2K in 2010 to $36K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, Arkansas and California. According to available records, Dustin J Wells Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $194K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $168K in 2020 to $6K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $75K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and California and Arkansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dustin J Wells Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CA, AR.
Dustin J Wells Foundation has distributed a total of $194K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $75K.
Dustin J Wells Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dustin J Wells Foundation is headquartered in BRENTWOOD, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis J Wells | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Doris Wells | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6K
Total Assets
$36K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$36K
Grants Paid
$6K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$194K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Parton'S Imagination LibraryTo benefit the library programs | Sevierville, TN | $500 | 2021 |
| Folds Of Honorgrant | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Elis Housegrant | Brentwood, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Brentwood AcademyBuilding Project | Brentwood, TN | $20K | 2021 |
| Margaret Daniel Educational FoundationTo support higher quality education in Ashdown Schools. | Ashdown, AR | $300 | 2021 |
| Wo Smithnashville Community Music SchoolTo benefit the community music school of Nashville and their students. | Nashville, TN | $75K | 2020 |
| Scott Hamilton Cares FoundationTo help fun research for treatment options for persons diagnosed with cancer. | Nashville, TN | $75K | 2020 |
| My People Senior Activity CenterTo continue senior programs that are at risk of cancellation due to lack of funding. | Sevierville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| The Leap FoundationTo provide scholarships to 100 students to attend a week long summer motivational/leadership program at UCLA for high school and college students. | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2020 |
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