The Wells Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 38-6157507 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$316K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Xavier High School | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $75,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Louisville | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| St Agnes Catholic Church | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Holy Trinity | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $40,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Filson Historical Society | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $12,500 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $12,070 |
| Sacred Heart Academy Annual Fund | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Lost Tree Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| River Fields | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| General Society of Colonial Wars | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| St Phillip the Apostle School | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Kmac Coutre | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $3,400 |
| Speed Art Museum | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| The Nicholson Project | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Norton Children's Hospital | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Virginia Chance School | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| National STEM Cell Foundation | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Father John Judie Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Frazier Kentucky History Museum | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Miscellaneous Cash Donations | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted gift | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,370 | 23 |
| 2024 | $212,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $417,801 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602459349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6157507
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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