Wells Charitable Foundation Inc
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in human services, health care, youth support, disability services, and humanitarian aid.
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wells Charitable Foundation Inc gave $119K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,000
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,164
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,263,555
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wells Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5151 Dorwin Place, Orlando, FL 32814
Phone: (407) 896-3386
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wells Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Polaris Gift Processing Center ($7K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 243 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 45% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 16%, the District of Columbia at 7%, Wisconsin at 7%, and Pennsylvania at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wells Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 55 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $119K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polaris Gift Processing Center Pittsburg, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $7,000 |
| Harbor House of Central Florida Orlando, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Urban Youth Impact West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Music Mission Kiev Casselberry, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Uw Parkside Kenosha, WI | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Grace Medical Home Orlando, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Christian Sharing Center Inc Longwood, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,263,555 | $240,649 | $135,013 | $119,000 | 55 | $119,988 | $71,882 | $135,592 |
| 2023 | $2,157,919 | $119,766 | $130,394 | $116,000 | 49 | $116,756 | $38,226 | $120,239 |
| 2022 | $2,168,647 | $378,778 | $130,013 | $116,107 | 50 | $116,769 | $36,110 | $107,168 |
| 2021 | $1,919,882 | $145,532 | $130,108 | $115,631 | 44 | $116,250 | $32,815 | $114,779 |
| 2020 | $1,904,458 | $23,554 | $118,556 | $104,500 | 45 | — | $23,589 | $97,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wells Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Harbor House of Central Florida says it works to prevent and break the cycle of domestic abuse through empowerment-based programs, advocacy, education, and community involvement. Urban Youth Impact says it exists to love, equip, and empower inner-city youth. Grace Medical Home describes its work as offering health care to community members who need it most.
Other 2024 recipients illustrate additional kinds of organizations supported: PLACE OF HOPE says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children and their families; the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind provides guide and service dogs to people with disabilities; and Revived Soldiers Ukraine says it provides aid, including medical treatment and supplies, to people in Ukraine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $119,000 through 55 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $7,000 to Polaris Gift Processing Center, $6,000 each to Harbor House of Central Florida and Urban Youth Impact, and $5,000 each to Music Mission Kiev, PLACE OF HOPE, and UW Parkside. These grants were listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy R. Wells as president and director; Cheryll J. Wells as secretary/treasurer and director; and Robert Wells and Amanda Villagomez as directors.
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Timothy R. Wells, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy R. Wells
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Villagomez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryll J. Wells
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wells
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wells Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Wells Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc gave $119K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 49 grants.
What is Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,164, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wells Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wells Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (10 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Wells Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Polaris Gift Processing Center ($7,000), Harbor House of Central Florida ($6,000) and Urban Youth Impact ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wells Charitable Foundation Inc?
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (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 does Wells Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wells Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wells Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1524225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wells Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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