Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Lauderdale, Florida · EIN 23-7433827 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$39.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainsville, FL | L.s. wells fund for brain tumor research | $1,000,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Campaign for parker playhouse | $500,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | For health policy studies | $500,000 |
| Junior Achievement of South Florida | Coconut Creek, FL | General purposes | $500,000 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | Civics educations studies | $200,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Lauren D. holinger, md professorship in pediatric otolaryngology | $100,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Wilmington, DE | Honors program | $100,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Art master teacher and curator of education art museum | $50,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Farmington, CT | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Latino Student Fund | Washington, DC | General purposes | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,990,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $3,040,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349100420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7433827
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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