The Wells Center Inc
The Wells Center Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets.
The Wells Center Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $17,537
- -66.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $94,043
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $129,436
- +79.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Wells Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $137 (2019) to $300 (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $300.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various NA, NC | General | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,537 | $94,043 | $129,436 | — | — |
| 2023 | $52,930 | $123,857 | $72,018 | — | — |
| 2022 | $15,314 | $23,613 | $83,402 | — | — |
| 2021 | $66,903 | $122,510 | $74,791 | — | — |
| 2020 | $23,585 | $41,996 | $24,562 | $300 | 1 |
| 2019 | $6,149 | $5,281 | $11,606 | $137 | 1 |
| 2018 | $12,474 | $14,029 | $1,628 | $173 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wells Center Inc is led by Peggie Wells, CEO on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peggie Wells
CEO
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Tyrrell
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bob Summers (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Tommy Hickman (2018–2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 The Wells Center Inc
How large is The Wells Center Inc?
The Wells Center Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $94K.
What is The Wells Center Inc?
The Wells Center Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Winston-Salem, NC. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Wells Center Inc operate?
The Wells Center Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Wells Center Inc's EIN?
The Wells Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1540552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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