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Wells Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is David M Munro. It holds total assets of $156K. Annual income is reported at $102K. Total assets have grown from $129K in 2011 to $156K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation does not have specific direct charitable activities other than contributions to various charitable organizations. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Massachusetts and Michigan. According to available records, Wells Family Foundation has made 113 grants totaling $507K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $83K in 2020 to $138K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $180K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, Michigan, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation does not have specific direct charitable activities other than contributions to various charitable organizations.
The foundation does not have specific direct charitable activities other than contributions to various charitable organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 113 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, MI.
Wells Family Foundation has distributed a total of $507K across 113 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Wells Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wells Family Foundation is headquartered in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W Wells | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David B Wells | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James B Wells | VP & SECRETA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George M Wells | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$156K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$156K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
113
Total Giving
$507K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S AcademyEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Carleton CollegeEXEMPT PURPOSE | Northfield, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| Als Association Or And Sw WaEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Library FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| ShatterproofEXEMPT PURPOSE | Norwalk, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland State Univ FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Adopt One BlockEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas FundEXEMPT PURPOSE | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyEXEMPT PURPOSE | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Flint Health CoalitionEXEMPT PURPOSE | Flint, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Lucile Packard FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Palo Alto, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Glenview, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityEXEMPT PURPOSE | Ypsilanti, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Genesee County Habitat For HumanityEXEMPT PURPOSE | Flint, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Eastern MichiganEXEMPT PURPOSE | Flint, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Home For Little WanderersEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Land ConservancyEXEMPT PURPOSE | Traverse City, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Chapman UniversityEXEMPT PURPOSE | Orange, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Gales Creek CampEXEMPT PURPOSE | Tigard, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| St John FischerEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| St Andrew Nativity SchoolEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Lake Forest CollegeEXEMPT PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Portland Art MuseumEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Knights Of Columbus CouncilEXEMPT PURPOSE | Tigard, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Genesee CountyEXEMPT PURPOSE | Burton, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Neighbor BrigadeEXEMPT PURPOSE | Maynard, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Clackamas Service CenterEXEMPT PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial FundEXEMPT PURPOSE | Wayland, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossEXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Meals Of WheelsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dayton, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Nw Pilot ProjectEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Tranistional SchoolEXEMPT PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievment Of Northern CalifEXEMPT PURPOSE | Walnut Creek, CA | $3K | 2022 |