Franklin H and Ruth L Wells Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 22-2541749 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOSEPH A MACRI |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 S MEADOW LANE, HUMMELSTOWN PA 17036 |
| Phone | 7122552174 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Capital Region Literacy Council | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $29,500 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | Enola, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania | Middletown, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Bethesda Mission | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Joshua Group | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Historic Harrisburg Association | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $12,500 |
| Community Aid | York, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF Pennsylvania Inc | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Wildheart International Ministries | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| National Civil War Museum | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $8,000 |
| Hanna's Pantry | Harrisburgh, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Skip Program | Millersburg, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Harrisburg Symphony Association | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of S Central Pa | York, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Susquehanna Chorale | Mechanicsburg, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| South Central Pa Judo Foundation | Mechanicsburg, PA | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $272,715 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602459349100915
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2541749
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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