Wells Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn Park, Minnesota · EIN 41-1732563 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Archives American Art | Washington, DC | Art preservation | $45,000 |
| Hanley Center Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Healthcare for individuals | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Academy | Palm Beach, FL | Support Childrens education | $20,000 |
| Alliance for Eating Disorder | West Palm Beach, FL | Dietary education | $10,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Middleburg, VA | Education support | $10,000 |
| Ryan Lytch Sang Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education awareness support | $10,000 |
| Dunklin MEmorial Church | Okeechobee, FL | Support church | $5,000 |
| John Hagee Ministries | San Antonio, TX | Church support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Youth education | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | Art education | $60,000 |
| New Hope Charities | West Palm Beach, FL | Support growth for teenagers | $26,000 |
| American Comm Shaare Zedek | New York, NY | Medical center | $20,000 |
| Cross Community Church | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Support church | $10,000 |
| Family Counseling Center | Manchester, TN | Support family counseling | $10,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Religious education for parishioners | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $135,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542829349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1732563
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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