Wellsky Foundation
See schedule oour mission is to improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations by removing social barriers to recovery and wellness. The Wellsky Foundation is an engine for change, financially supporting organizations that enable care and healing for people, regardless of their socioeconomic status.we know that caring for the whole person - considering their communities, families, and social support systems - results in better outcomes, lower costs, and sustainable care. Together with the organizations we support, we are elevating care and connecting people to resources that increase opportunities for lasting health and wellness.
Wellsky Foundation at a glance
In short: Wellsky Foundation gave $600K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $86K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $600,000
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $85,714
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $881,308
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wellsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amethyst Place ($200K). Together the top 7 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 25 grants of 41 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wellsky Foundation gives
- Giving grew 173% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2020) to $720K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Place Kansas City, MO | General Cash Grant | $200,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | General Cash Grant | $100,000 |
| Pete's Garden Kansas City, MO | General Cash Grant | $100,000 |
| Care Beyond the Boulevard Shawnee, KS | General Cash Grant | $50,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Newton, MA | General Cash Grant | $50,000 |
| Kanbe's Markets Kansas City, MO | General Cash Grant | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice Kansas City, MO | General Cash Grant | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $881,308 | $938,802 | $781,768 | $600,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $724,274 | $957,852 | $822,142 | $720,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $588,564 | $670,777 | $783,529 | $710,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $701,316 | $594,397 | $312,178 | $220,000 | 6 |
| 2021 | $419,097 | $576,265 | $276,620 | $215,000 | 5 |
| 2020 | $119,452 | $351,624 | $232,172 | $160,000 | 4 |
About Wellsky Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wellsky Foundation is a public charity, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $881K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $600K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wellsky Foundation is led by Brett Fuller, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Fuller
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Morgan
Chairperson
President → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shoma Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lissy Hu
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mayer
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Frierson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Weber
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Beaudet
Tresurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Watkins (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wellsky Foundation
How much does Wellsky Foundation give each year?
Wellsky Foundation gave $600K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $720K across 12 grants.
What is Wellsky Foundation's typical grant size?
Wellsky Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $85,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wellsky Foundation give grants?
Wellsky Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (17%) and Kansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (4 grants).
Does Wellsky Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wellsky Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Wellsky Foundation's largest grantees?
Wellsky Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Amethyst Place ($200,000), American Heart Association Inc ($100,000) and Pete's Garden ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wellsky Foundation?
Wellsky Foundation reported $881K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $939K.
What is Wellsky Foundation's EIN?
Wellsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1757276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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