Wells Fargo Regional Community
WELLS FARGO REGIONAL COMMUNITY was a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It supported community and neighborhood development through grants to charitable organizations.
Key facts about Wells Fargo Regional Community
- EIN
- 23-2735410
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Mission & Focus Areas
The earlier organizational description characterizes its work as supporting resident-driven, long-term neighborhood revitalization. Its 2020 grantees illustrate several kinds of community-focused work: for example, Community Asset Preservation Corporation describes its mission as stabilizing neighborhoods, addressing vacant foreclosed properties, and increasing affordable housing; FINANTA describes providing capital and consultation to entrepreneurs, first-time homebuyers, and consumers; and Community Action Commission describes helping individuals, families, and communities move out of poverty. These are the grantees’ own stated missions, not a formal mission statement for the funder.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported $545,000 in grants across 47 awards. Examples of grantees receiving $10,000 each that year include Community Action Commission, Community Asset Preservation Corporation, Community First Fund, Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, FINANTA, Holly City Development Corporation, Impact Services Corporation, and Interfaith Neighbors.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grantees listed here were based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Lancaster, New Brunswick, Millville, and Asbury Park.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 47 grants totaling $545K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2022.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $469,937 | $590,191 | $10,912,679 | $545,000 across 47 grants |
| 2021 | $15,325 | $61,920 | None reported | No grants reported |
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | $10,912,679 |
| Revenue | — | $15,325 | $469,937 |
| Expenses | — | $61,920 | $590,191 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $447,337 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $156,592 | $493,343 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists John Thurber as chair of the board, Kevin Dow as vice chair, Doug Dimmig as president, Joseph Kirk as executive vice president, Peilin Chen as governance chair, and Sidney Hargo as program and planning chair. It also lists Robert Durkin, Jonathan Encarnacion, Wanda Hardy, and Craig Drinkard as board members.
Wells Fargo Regional Community is led by Doug Dimmig, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Doug Dimmig
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Thurber
Chair of Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peilin Chen
Governance Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Hargo
Program & Planning Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Willauer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Drinkard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Encarnacion
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Kirk
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Dow
Vice Chair of Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Durkin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Hardy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 123 South Broad Street 2M Y1379-0, Philadelphia, PA 19109
Phone: (215) 670-4300
Website: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/regional-foundation
Frequently asked questions about Wells Fargo Regional Community
What does Wells Fargo Regional Community fund?
The earlier organizational description characterizes its work as supporting resident-driven, long-term neighborhood revitalization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wells Fargo Regional Community?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Wells Fargo Regional Community make grants?
The 2020 grantees listed here were based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Lancaster, New Brunswick, Millville, and Asbury Park.
What is Wells Fargo Regional Community's EIN?
Wells Fargo Regional Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2735410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Wells Fargo Regional Community accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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