CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED TO ENHANCE THE PRESENT AND FUTURE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE WELLS COUNTY, IN COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.9M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$785K
+21.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+11.6% YoY
About Wells County Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wells County Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BLUFFTON, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 37 grants totaling $785K. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,895,401 | $35,180,769 | $31,426,440 |
| Revenue | $4,323,351 | $1,735,945 | $1,745,304 |
| Expenses | $1,902,283 | $1,645,265 | $1,897,913 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,106,837 | $1,104,985 | $1,063,153 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Wells County Foundation Inc
Grants for Wells County Non-Profit Organizations
WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
LiGHT Grants
WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $100 - US $3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Teacher Creativity Grants
WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wells County Revitalization Inc ($122,500), Bluffton Parks Department ($114,817), Bi-county Services Inc ($62,850).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIVE & WELL ABSTINENCE EDUC BLUFFTON, IN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NE IN FORT WAYNE, IN | HOME FIRE RELIEF | $7,500 |
| ANTHONY WAYNE AREA BOY SCOUTS FORT WAYNE, IN | FUND SCOUT PROGRAMS | $6,100 |
| BI-COUNTY SERVICES INC BLUFFTON, IN | PROGRAMS FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED | $62,850 |
| BLUFFTON FIRE DEPT BLUFFTON, IN | SUPPORT LOCAL FIRE DEPT | $8,000 |
| BLUFFTON PARKS DEPARTMENT BLUFFTON, IN | VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AT LOCAL PARKS | $114,817 |
| BLUFFTON-HARRISON MSD BLUFFTON, IN | VARIOUS EDUC ITEMS & MATERIALS | $19,169 |
| CANCER SERVICES OF NE INDIANA FORT WAYNE, IN | ASSIST WELLS CO CANCER PATIENTS | $6,200 |
| CITY OF BLUFFTON BLUFFTON, IN | MARKETING INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
| COMM HARVEST FOOD BANK NE IN FORT WAYNE, IN | PROVIDE FOOD FOR COMMUNITY | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY SLATER | EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $88,500 |
| ALAN GUNKEL | Director | — | — |
| BRAD JOHNSON | TREASURER | — | — |
| JESSICA BRICKER | Secretary | — | — |
| SARAH MCNEILL | President | — | — |
| RICK GENTIS | Director | — | — |
| KODY KUMFER | Director | — | — |
| STEPHEN PASTORE | Vice President | — | — |
| SETH WHICKER | Director | — | — |
| MICHAEL TOWNE | Director | — | — |
| LUANN GARTON | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells County Foundation Inc?
Wells County Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BLUFFTON, IN. It holds $39.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wells County Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Wells County Foundation Inc holds $39.9M in total assets with $4.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 37 grants totaling $785K in 2024.
Where does Wells County Foundation Inc operate?
Wells County Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Kansas.
What size grants does Wells County Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Wells County Foundation Inc awarded 37 grants totaling $785K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wells County Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wells County Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6042815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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