Wells Trust Fund
Accepts applications
Wells Trust Fund is a private foundation in Paris, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,201 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $26,086. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$127,201
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$26,086
- Assets$1.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,000 | 8 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $127,201 | 15 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tamra Inman PO Box 400, Paris, IL 61944 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 465-4154 |
| What to submit | Applications are available at prospect bank PO box 400, paris, il 61944 |
| Deadlines | April 17 |
| Restrictions | Limited to edgar county residents of protestant religious faith who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at eastern Illinois university, millikin university, university of Illinois, or depauw university. |
What Wells Trust Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $118,451 |
| Indiana | 1 | $8,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $26,086 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,865 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Prospect Bank
Questions people ask
Does Wells Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 17.
How much does Wells Trust Fund give?
$127,201 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Wells Trust Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Prospect Bank (Trustee).
What does Wells Trust Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.