Wayne and Sharon Wellman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBonita Springs, Florida · EIN 36-7521570 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$744K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
61% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck Center for the | Saugatuck, MI | General funds | $17,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | General funds | $14,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Fort Myers, FL | General funds | $5,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Holland, MI | General funds | $3,000 |
| Christian Neighbors Inc | Douglas, MI | General funds | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General funds | $3,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | General funds | $1,000 |
| University of Detroit | Detroit, MI | General funds | $1,000 |
| Mason Classical Academy | Naples, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Piney Woods School | Piney Woods, MS | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Cafe of Life | Bonita Springs, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Imerman Angels | Chicago, IL | General funds | $936 |
| St Mathhews House | Naples, FL | General purpose | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,136 | 13 |
| 2024 | $39,200 | 10 |
| 2023 | $38,550 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7521570
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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