The Thomas Wells Foundation
The Thomas Wells Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lubbock, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $24K.
The Thomas Wells Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas Wells Foundation gave $125K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $63K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $62,500
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $3,560,975
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas Wells Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was South Plains Food Bank ($75K). Together the top 2 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Thomas Wells Foundation gives
- Giving grew 225% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $125K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Plains Food Bank Lubbock, TX | Food to the Needy | $75,000 |
| Open Door Lubbock, TX | Open Door | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,560,975 | $2,532,474 | $165,312 | $125,000 | 2 | $125,000 | $24,248 |
| 2021 | $865,247 | $284,875 | $68,102 | $50,400 | 2 | $50,400 | — |
| 2020 | $648,474 | $207,126 | $49,681 | $38,500 | 1 | — | $11,344 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas Wells Foundation's only listed officer is Samuel J. Hawthrone, Vice President on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Samuel J. Hawthrone
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Thomas Wells Foundation
How much does The Thomas Wells Foundation give each year?
The Thomas Wells Foundation gave $125K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Thomas Wells Foundation?
The Thomas Wells Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
Where does The Thomas Wells Foundation operate?
The Thomas Wells Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Thomas Wells Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas Wells Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2914382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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