Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation
Invitation OnlyClifton, Texas · EIN 75-1822990 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $10,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Church of Christ | Clifton, TX | Donation | $87,050 |
| Freed Hardeman University | Henderson, TN | Donation | $26,500 |
| Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Bosque Museum | Clifton, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Marks School of Texas | Dallas, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Abilene Christian Univ | Abilene, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Center for Pursuit | Houston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bosque Arts Center | Clifton, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Mt Moriah Cemetary Association | Obion, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Temple College Foundation | Temple, TX | Donation | $500 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | Donation | $500 |
| First Methodist Church | Temple, TX | Donation | $200 |
| Salado Church of Christ Mission Fun | Salado, TX | Donation | $200 |
| Love of Christ Food Pantry Inc | Temple, TX | Donation | $200 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $200 |
| The One Project Inc | Kernersville, NC | Donation | $200 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($28,550). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,100 | 23 |
| 2023 | $199,800 | 21 |
| 2022 | $237,800 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630399349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1822990
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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