Candis Kenner Wells Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalestine, Texas · EIN 92-1428604 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$100K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$553K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine Community Theater | Palestine, TX | Community support | $50,000 |
| Anderson County Humane Society | Palestine, TX | Animal rescue and shelter | $5,000 |
| Coyote Squadron of the Air Force | Corsicana, TX | Military history support | $5,000 |
| Crisis Center of Anderson & Cheroke | Jacksonville, TX | Advocacy of abuse victims | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Memphis, TN | Cancer research | $5,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank Foundation | Tyler, TX | Feeding the hungry | $5,000 |
| Pleasant Hills Childrens Home of Th | Fairfield, TX | Care for neglected children | $5,000 |
| Texas Masonic Charities Foundation | Llano, TX | Community support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Pediatric health care | $5,000 |
| Texas Tech University System | Lubbock, TX | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Kerens High School | Kerens, TX | Youth education | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $39,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105360
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1428604
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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