Melrow and Barbara Wells Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 87-6892445 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$484
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $484 and $484.
From the return
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On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $34,878 |
| New Harmony General Baptist Church | Lewisburg, KY | Charitable | $5,813 |
| Salvation Army of Hopkinsivlle | Hopkinsville, KY | Charitable | $1,938 |
| Sanctuary Inc | Hopkinsville, KY | Charitable | $484 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hopkinsville | Hopkinsville, KY | Charitable | $484 |
| Pennyroyal Regional Veterans | Hopkinsville, KY | Charitable | $484 |
| Western Kentucky Veterans Center | Hanson, KY | Charitable | $484 |
| Grace and Mercy | Lodi, CA | Charitable | $484 |
| Lewisburg Fire Department | Lewisburg, TN | Charitable | $484 |
| Todd Co Senior Citizens Center | Elkton, KY | Charitable | $484 |
| Pennyroyal Hospice | Hopkinsville, KY | Charitable | $484 |
| Clifty Volunteer Fire Department | Madison, IN | Charitable | $484 |
| Rizpah Shriners | Madisonville, KY | Charitable | $484 |
| Galilean Childrens Home | Liberty, KY | Charitable | $484 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,953 | 14 |
| 2024 | $35,439 | 15 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601189349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6892445
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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