Do Well Foundation
Do Well Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $413K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Do Well Foundation at a glance
In short: Do Well Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,173
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,587
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,587
- Total assets
- $412,802
- +51.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
Who Do Well Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was House of Speakeasy Foundation Inc ($26K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Do Well Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 193% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $33K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of Speakeasy Foundation Inc New York, NY | To fund the house of speakeasy's mission to support and promote the art of writing. | $26,173 |
| The Feminist Institute New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $412,802 | $25,316 | $45,031 | $31,173 | 2 | $37,101 | — | $19,244 |
| 2023 | $272,397 | $29,386 | $41,610 | $32,774 | 2 | $36,133 | $23,569 | $12,035 |
| 2022 | $257,984 | $35,567 | $43,076 | $30,985 | 2 | $30,985 | $487 | $11,783 |
| 2021 | $294,821 | $44,260 | $41,423 | $25,062 | 1 | $25,062 | — | $13,003 |
| 2020 | $296,977 | $17,419 | $9,008 | — | — | — | $420 | $11,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Do Well Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Do Well Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Foreman
Director
As Required → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Franklin F. Wallis
Director
As Required → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Barton
Director
As Required → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Do Well Foundation
How much does Do Well Foundation give each year?
Do Well Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
How large is Do Well Foundation?
Do Well Foundation reported $413K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Do Well Foundation operate?
Do Well Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Do Well Foundation's EIN?
Do Well Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1908659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Do Well Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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