W Michael & Susan Wells Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
W Michael & Susan Wells Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Noblesville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$307,502
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,250 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,250 | 3 | $197,938 |
| 2024 | $11,250 | 4 | $239,815 |
| 2025 | $14,500 | 5 | $307,502 |
How to apply
W Michael & Susan 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 5 | $14,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great American Songbook Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for the Performing Arts | General fund | $3,750 |
| Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana | General fund | $2,750 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wheeler Mission | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Michael Wells
- Susan L Wells
- Jeffrey Wells
Questions people ask
Does W Michael & Susan Wells Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W Michael & Susan Wells Foundation Inc give?
$14,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs W Michael & Susan Wells Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists W Michael Wells (President/Director), Susan L Wells (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Jeffrey Wells (Director).