Tommy Wells Foundation
Tommy Wells Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Tommy Wells Foundation at a glance
In short: Tommy Wells Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $500), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $500
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $12,509
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tommy Wells Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Tommy Wells Foundation
Who Tommy Wells Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Marion High School ($500).
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
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion High School Marion, IN | To help purchase drum equipment for the marching band | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12,509 | $635 | $500 | 1 | $635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tommy Wells Foundation reported a distributable amount of $635 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tommy Wells Foundation is led by Kelly Klippenstein, Chair on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Kelly Klippenstein
Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Breda
Co-Chair, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Forkum
Co-Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Davis
Co-Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Tommy Wells Foundation
How much does Tommy Wells Foundation give each year?
Tommy Wells Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Tommy Wells Foundation?
Tommy Wells Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Tommy Wells Foundation?
Tommy Wells Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Tommy Wells Foundation operate?
Tommy Wells Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana.
How much is Tommy Wells Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Tommy Wells Foundation reported a distributable amount of $635 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tommy Wells Foundation's EIN?
Tommy Wells Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4493223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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