Well of Life an Illinois Not Profit Corporation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 38-3675919 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$208K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $2,000.
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
59% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifegate | Beech Grove, IN | Christian ministry | $8,000 |
| Aravali Tribal Mission (Redemption Project) | Mundelein, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Voice of Preaching of the Gospel | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Arabic Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jesus Online Ministries | Higley, AZ | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Aramaic Broadcasting Network Inc | Walled Lake, MI | Christian broadcasting | $1,500 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Care for the hungry | $1,400 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Shriners Children's | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $700 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $600 |
| Life for Relief & Development | Southfield, MI | General purpose | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Christian evangelism | $300 |
| Greater Chicago Food | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $200 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General purpose | $0 |
| Voice of the Truth | Colorado Springs, CO | Christian evangelism | $0 |
| United Evangelical Church | Des Plaines, IL | Christian evangelism | $0 |
| Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church | Elmhurst, IL | Christian ministry | $0 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $0 |
| Christ for the Crescent World | Burke, VA | Christian evangelism | $0 |
| Arabic Baptist Church | Chicago, IL | Christian ministry | $0 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $0 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $0 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge | Parkville, MD | Charitable | $0 |
| Continuous Flame | Mount Prospect, IL | Charitable | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $28,751 | 21 |
| 2023 | $16,600 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611819349100131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3675919
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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