Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$39.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 10 | $39.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 10 | $39.8 million |
How to apply
Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $2.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $515,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation | L.s. Wells fund for brain tumor research | $1.0 million |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Campaign for parker playhouse | $500,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | For health policy studies | $500,000 |
| Junior Achievement of South Florida | General purposes | $500,000 |
| James Madison Institute | Civics educations studies | $200,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Lauren d. Holinger, md professorship in pediatric otolaryngology | $100,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Honors program | $100,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Art master teacher and curator of education art museum | $50,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Latino Student Fund | General purposes | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara S Wells
- Ellen McPherson
- James I Ulmer
- Walter W Bell
- Michael Weymouth
- Heiko Dobrikow
Questions people ask
Does Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara S Wells (President, Director), Ellen McPherson (Director, Assit Treasurer), James I Ulmer (Director, VP,) and Walter W Bell (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lillian S Wells Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.