Leon Wells Trust
Accepts applications
Leon Wells Trust is a private foundation in Muncie, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,750
- Assets$381,089
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $15,350 | 18 | $330,216 |
| 2023 | $11,600 | 18 | $330,640 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 19 | $343,031 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 13 | $381,089 |
How to apply
| Contact | First Merchants Bank 10 Washington St, Monroe, MI 48161 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (734) 242-2734 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See attachment |
What Leon Wells Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship university of toledo | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship university of michigan | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship kettering university | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship michigan state university | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship owens community college | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship university of findlay | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship michigan state university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship lourdes university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship university of toledo | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship monroe county community college | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship university of toledo | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship bowling green state university | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship michigan state university | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- First Merchants Bank
Questions people ask
Does Leon Wells Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See attachment.
How much does Leon Wells Trust give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Leon Wells Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Merchants Bank (Trustee).
What does Leon Wells Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.