Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of
Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $522K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $45K.
Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of at a glance
In short: Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,098
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,098
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,098
- Total assets
- $522,317
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wells Memorial Inc ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $32K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Memorial Inc Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $26,098 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $522,317 | $54,217 | $38,120 | $26,098 | 1 | $28,622 | $44,649 | $29,596 |
| 2024 | $506,345 | $18,639 | $38,156 | $26,197 | 1 | $28,722 | $9,308 | $28,516 |
| 2023 | $525,863 | $16,497 | $39,943 | $27,959 | 1 | $30,484 | $5,643 | $26,078 |
| 2022 | $549,311 | $7,820 | $47,904 | $31,714 | 1 | $34,240 | $2,742 | $27,281 |
| 2021 | $589,402 | $168,075 | $39,357 | $27,081 | 1 | $29,663 | $158,368 | $29,513 |
| 2020 | $460,689 | $10,531 | $39,055 | $27,345 | 1 | — | $1,390 | $27,062 |
| 2019 | $489,226 | $14,604 | $40,189 | $28,389 | 1 | — | $5,138 | $27,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of
How much does Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of give each year?
Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of?
Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of reported $522K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (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.
Where does Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of operate?
Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of's EIN?
Wells Memorial Foundation in Memory of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6015318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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