Toby Wells Foundation
Accepts applications
Toby Wells Foundation is a private foundation in Poway, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,010 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,703. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,010
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,703
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,553 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,701 | 10 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $15,553 | 9 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $8,010 | 8 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Adrienne Wells Holmes 17083 Old Coach Road, Poway, CA 92064-1417 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 391-2973 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See federal supplemental information. |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $7,840 |
| Florida | 1 | $170 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soroptimist International of Poway | Charitable | $4,703 |
| SD County of Prosperity Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $996 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Charitable | $750 |
| Msacp | Charitable | $250 |
| Individual | Charitable | $170 |
| San Diego Food Bank | Charitable | $116 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | Charitable | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Lloyd H Wells
- Lynn D Wells
- Adrienne Wells Holmes
- Mike Erwin
- Dale J Holmes
- Edward Fudurich
- Tony Papania
- Ryan West
- April R West
Questions people ask
Does Toby Wells Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Toby Wells Foundation give?
$8,010 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Toby Wells Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lloyd H Wells (Chairman), Lynn D Wells (President & CEO), Adrienne Wells Holmes (Executive Direc) and Mike Erwin (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.