AZ Wells Foundation
AZ Wells Foundation is a private foundation based in Wenatchee, Washington. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
AZ Wells Foundation at a glance
In short: AZ Wells Foundation gave $762K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $762,399
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,650
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,559
- Total assets
- $15,582,686
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AZ Wells Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 663-7716
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AZ Wells Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army ($94K). Together the top 10 received $561K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 64 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AZ Wells Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $762K (2024) to $876K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $762K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Wenatchee, WA | Operational Support | $93,508 |
| Wenatchee Valley YMCA Wenatchee, WA | Operational Support | $93,508 |
| Boy Scouts of American Grand Columbia Council #614 Yakima, WA | Operational Support | $70,016 |
| Camp Fire NCW Wenatchee, WA | Operational Support | $70,016 |
| YWCA North Central Washington Wenatchee, WA | Operational Support | $53,694 |
| Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Wenatchee, WA | Operational Support | $46,067 |
| Cascade Medical Center Leavenworth, WA | Operational Support | $33,559 |
| Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation Ephrata, WA | Operational Support | $33,559 |
| Confluence Health Foundation Wenatchee, WA | Operational Support | $33,559 |
| Coulee Medical Center Grand Coulee, WA | Operational Support | $33,559 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,582,686 | $493,332 | $875,840 | $762,399 | 16 | $763,859 | $293,257 | $746,676 |
| 2023 | $14,730,444 | $340,140 | $902,300 | $794,988 | 16 | $797,206 | $152,500 | $685,294 |
| 2022 | $13,773,634 | $424,390 | $955,725 | $833,333 | 16 | $835,028 | $227,128 | $722,900 |
| 2021 | $16,611,785 | $1,027,484 | $981,961 | $875,753 | 16 | $878,169 | $828,975 | $771,733 |
| 2020 | $15,808,381 | $303,134 | $111,717 | — | — | — | $174,620 | $770,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AZ Wells Foundation reported a distributable amount of $747K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants included operational support for charitable organizations. The grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the work those organizations do: YWCA North Central Washington says it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity. Wenatchee Valley College Foundation says it raises support for the college’s students, programs, and faculty and staff. Confluence Health Foundation says it supports the provision of safe, superior healthcare close to home. Samaritan Healthcare Foundation says its mission is to help ensure continued access to quality healthcare services and programs through Samaritan Healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $762,399 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $33,559 to $93,508, with a median of $33,559. Listed recipients included the Salvation Army in Wenatchee and Wenatchee Valley YMCA, which each received $93,508 for operational support; Boy Scouts of America Grand Columbia Council #614 and Camp Fire NCW, which each received $70,016 for operational support; YWCA North Central Washington, which received $53,694; Wenatchee Valley College Foundation, which received $46,067; and Confluence Health Foundation and Samaritan Healthcare Foundation, which each received $33,559.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Oakes, Kristen Ferrerra, Mike Wade, Eric Nelson, Jeremy French, and Beth Stipe as committee members.
AZ Wells Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Stipe
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Nelson
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Oakes
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy French
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wade
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Ferrerra
Committee Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lesley Allan (2020–2021) — Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AZ Wells Foundation
How much does AZ Wells Foundation give each year?
AZ Wells Foundation gave $762K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $795K across 16 grants.
What is AZ Wells Foundation's typical grant size?
AZ Wells Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $33,559, and its average grant was $47,650, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does AZ Wells Foundation give grants?
AZ Wells Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wenatchee, WA (6 grants).
Does AZ Wells Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of AZ Wells Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are AZ Wells Foundation's largest grantees?
AZ Wells Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army ($93,508), Wenatchee Valley YMCA ($93,508) and Boy Scouts of American Grand Columbia Council #614 ($70,016), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AZ Wells Foundation?
AZ Wells Foundation reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $764K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $747K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AZ Wells Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included operational support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AZ Wells Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AZ Wells Foundation's EIN?
AZ Wells Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6026580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does AZ Wells Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). AZ Wells Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/az-wells-foundation-morg_ea108695b16343c8826e7873a091f014
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