George L Wells
George L Wells is a private foundation focused on Unknown or not classified, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $87K.
George L Wells at a glance
In short: George L Wells gave $58K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,952
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,488
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,488
- Total assets
- $1,068,992
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George L Wells funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northern Children's Services ($14K). Together the top 4 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George L Wells gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2019) to $58K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Children's Services Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $14,488 |
| Tabor Services Inc Doylestown, PA | General Support | $14,488 |
| First Church of Christ Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $14,488 |
| Bala Presbysterian Home Lafayette Hill, PA | General Support | $14,488 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,068,992 | $89,005 | $61,351 | $57,952 | 4 | $58,264 | $87,080 | $61,228 |
| 2024 | $1,041,028 | $60,444 | $54,969 | $52,808 | 4 | $53,084 | $58,760 | $58,228 |
| 2023 | $1,036,030 | $27,952 | $59,479 | $57,761 | 4 | $57,835 | $25,257 | $55,982 |
| 2022 | $1,063,577 | $2,504 | $60,952 | $57,380 | 4 | $57,437 | $22,652 | $54,719 |
| 2021 | $1,121,477 | $95,099 | $46,505 | $45,176 | 4 | $45,227 | $91,828 | $62,038 |
| 2020 | $1,072,782 | $33,063 | $48,686 | $43,212 | 4 | — | $31,942 | $53,856 |
| 2019 | $1,090,513 | $145,228 | $43,828 | $40,924 | 4 | — | $144,045 | $51,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George L Wells reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George L Wells's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George L Wells
How much does George L Wells give each year?
George L Wells gave $58K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 4 grants.
What is George L Wells's typical grant size?
George L Wells's median grant in 2025 was $14,488, and its average grant was $14,488, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George L Wells give grants?
George L Wells gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does George L Wells give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George L Wells's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is George L Wells?
George L Wells reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is George L Wells?
George L Wells is a private foundation focused on Unknown or not classified, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is George L Wells's EIN?
George L Wells's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6201012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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