Wells Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Oswego, Oregon · EIN 20-8584460 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$97K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$156K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
54% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Als Association Or and Sw Wa | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Library Foundation | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Flint Health Coalition | Flint, MI | Exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Shatterproof | Norwalk, CT | Exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Adopt One Block | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Academy | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Portland State Univ Foundation | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Transitional School | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wers Emerson College | Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| St John Fischer | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Genesee County Habitat for Humanity | Flint, MI | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | Flint, MI | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Council | Tigard, OR | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Granville County | Butner, NC | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| University of Texas Fund | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Nw Pilot Project | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Meals of Wheels | Dayton, OH | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Clackamas Service Center | Portland, OR | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Flint Institute of Arts | Flint, MI | Exempt | $1,000 |
| Waverley Historic Foundation | Portland, OR | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Bethlehem Inn | Bed, OR | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Usga | Liberty Corner, NJ | Exempt purpose | $56 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,056 | 31 |
| 2023 | $138,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103982
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8584460
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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