Wells Fargo Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $217.6M.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$217.6M
-9.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$217.6M
-9.1% YoY
About Wells Fargo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wells Fargo Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $217.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Wells Fargo Foundation
Leah M. Sundheimer Foundation Grant
Wells Fargo Foundation
Amount
US $10,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant
Wells Fargo Foundation
Amount
Up to US $125,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wells Fargo Community Giving
Wells Fargo Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include See Attached List ($217,611,092).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED LIST VARIOUS, MN | SEE ATTACHED LIST | $217,611,092 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells Fargo Foundation?
Wells Fargo Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Wells Fargo Foundation operate?
Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Wells Fargo Foundation award?
In 2023, Wells Fargo Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $217.6M — an average of about $217.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wells Fargo Foundation's EIN?
Wells Fargo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1367441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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