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Wells Family Foundation is a private corporation based in RIDGELAND, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2023. The principal officer is T Calvin Wells Jr. It holds total assets of $5K. Annual income is reported at $84K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. Tax records are available from 2022 to 2023. According to available records, Wells Family Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $152K, with a median grant of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Wells Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, AL, NC.
Wells Family Foundation has distributed a total of $152K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Wells Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (883206261) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Wells Family Foundation is headquartered in RIDGELAND, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Calvin Wells Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sally Wells Byram | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anna Wells Cowles | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$72K
Total Assets
$2K
Fair Market Value
$2K
Net Worth
$2K
Grants Paid
$71K
Contributions
$72K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$185
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$152K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORT OF FUNDRAISER | Madison, MS | $1K | 2022 |
| Century Club CharitiesTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORTING THE SANDERSON FARMS GOLF. | Ridgeland, MS | $20K | 2022 |
| Tum Tum Tree FoundationTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORTING OF ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN ALABAMA WHO FACE LIFE-ALTERING AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES | Birmingham, AL | $17K | 2022 |
| The Brand X FoundationTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN THEIR MISSION | Southern Pnes, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| The Heaton FoundationTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION & REHABILITATION IN THE AREA OF DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE. | Lyon, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Big Sky BraveryTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORTING THE POST-DEPLOYMENT DECOMPRESSION PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVE DUTY SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES. | Bozeman, MT | $9K | 2022 |
| Magnolia Speech SchoolTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY FOR LANGUAGE AND HEARING CHALLENGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. | Madison, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| Troops First FoundationTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORT OF THEIR WORK TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL ASSISTANCE TO THE MILITARY WHO HAVE BEEN WOUNDED WHILE SERVING IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN | Laurel, MS | $5K | 2022 |