The Dustin J Wells Foundation
The Dustin J Wells Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brentwood, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K.
The Dustin J Wells Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dustin J Wells Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,125
- -44.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,063
- -44.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,063
- Total assets
- $15,482
- -36.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (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 The Dustin J Wells Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lambscroft Ministries ($6K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dustin J Wells Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $168K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lambscroft Ministries Nashville, TN | Support the mission of training the homeless or incarcerated men in the culinary arts for employment | $6,000 |
| New Hope Academy Franklin, TN | Support the mission of educating children of diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds by establishing a biblical worldview and preparing each child to flourish academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. | $125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,482 | $1,455 | $10,496 | $6,125 | 2 | $6,125 | $50 |
| 2024 | $24,523 | — | $11,830 | $11,000 | 2 | $11,000 | $1,598 |
| 2023 | $36,353 | — | $6,130 | $5,500 | 2 | $5,500 | — |
| 2021 | $66,358 | $2,050 | $23,900 | $20,800 | 3 | $20,800 | $181 |
| 2020 | $88,208 | $182,176 | $183,687 | $167,500 | 7 | — | $4,433 |
| 2019 | $89,719 | $26,012 | $5,020 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $3,824 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dustin J Wells Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dustin J Wells Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis J Wells
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doris Wells
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Dustin J Wells Foundation
How much does The Dustin J Wells Foundation give each year?
The Dustin J Wells Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is The Dustin J Wells Foundation?
The Dustin J Wells Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Dustin J Wells Foundation operate?
The Dustin J Wells Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Tennessee, Texas.
What is The Dustin J Wells Foundation's EIN?
The Dustin J Wells Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6135824. 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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