Wells Fargo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wells Fargo Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $157 million in 1,376 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $8.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$157 million
- Number of grants1,376
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$8.0 million
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155 million the year before.
42% 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 | $218 million | 1 | $50.5 million |
| 2024 | $155 million | 1,610 | $12.2 million |
| 2025 | $157 million | 1,376 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Wells Fargo Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wells Fargo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 45 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 221 | $21.4 million |
| New York | 82 | $15.2 million |
| Texas | 113 | $12.3 million |
| Missouri | 27 | $9.6 million |
| North Carolina | 106 | $9.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 39 | $9.5 million |
| Georgia | 51 | $9.3 million |
| South Carolina | 27 | $8.9 million |
| Maryland | 23 | $8.4 million |
| Minnesota | 44 | $7.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concordance | Concordance Reentry Program National Expansion Jul 2025 - Jun 2028 | $8.0 million |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge | $5.0 million |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | 2025 CCG Prefund 1 | $5.0 million |
| Habitat for Humanity International | 2025 Wells Fargo Builds & Research / Flexible Funding Grant | $4.9 million |
| African American Leadership Forum | Support for Northside Forward | $2.0 million |
| Center for Land Reform INC | Expanding National Heirs' Property Work, PT 2 | $2.0 million |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York City WORTH Planning Collaborative | $1.9 million |
| Neighborhood Development Center Inc | Capitol Support for the Ruckus Innovation Center | $1.8 million |
| Forest Forward | Capacity Building and Affordable Housing Development Initiative | $1.6 million |
| Compass Working Capital Inc | General operating support first three years of strategic plan | $1.5 million |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Faith Based Development Initiative Expansion | $1.5 million |
| IRC's Center for Economic Opportunity | Financial Opportunity for All | $1.5 million |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Advancing Economic Mobility Through LISC's FOC Model | $1.5 million |
| The Center for New York City Neighborhoods Inc | Heirs Property Protection Program | $1.5 million |
| West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition | Three Sisters Market Food Co-op | $1.5 million |
| Community Ventures Corporation | Keeping People Housed - Housing Counseling Intermediary | $1.3 million |
| Lakewood Neighborhood Alliance Inc | LNAs EHub & Lakeview ADU Partnership Program (LAPP) | $1.3 million |
| Community Ventures Corporation | Keeping People Housed Housing Counseling Intermediary | $1.2 million |
| Freedom Communities | Freedom Communities (FC) Low-Barrier Affordable Rental Housing | $1.2 million |
| Rebuilding Together Inc | Rebuilding Together and Wells Fargo Builds 2025 | $1.1 million |
| Ascendus Inc | Ascendus B.R.I.D.G.E. Broward Program | $1.0 million |
| Center for Land Reform | Expanding National Heirs' Property Work | $1.0 million |
| CodePathorg | Expanding AI and Software Engineering Pathways in Charlotte, NC | $1.0 million |
| DignityMoves | Accelerating Interim Housing for San Francisco | $1.0 million |
| Forest Forward | Forest Theater Project | $1.0 million |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Richmond WORTH Implementation Grant | $1.0 million |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County | RLA Coalition ADU Program | $1.0 million |
| San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity | Building ADUs to Rebuild Altadena | $1.0 million |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | Elevate Florida Cost Share Support Program | $1.0 million |
| Acts Community Development Corporation | Milwaukee WORTH Implementation Grant | $937,500 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Atlanta WORTH Implementation Grant | $937,500 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Houston WORTH Implementation Grant | $937,500 |
| Urban League of Philadelphia | Philadelphia WORTH | $937,500 |
| Community Development Corporation of Brownsville Inc | Native & Rural WORTH Implementation Grant | $900,000 |
| Credit Builders Alliance Inc | Expanding Credit Building | $800,000 |
| American Red Cross | RUST REQUEST DISASTER - American Red Cross ADGP | $750,000 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | International Philanthropy Prefund | $750,000 |
| Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Foundation | Start Up To Scale Up - West Charlotte | $750,000 |
| Empowering the Masses | Workforce Development Expansion and Economic Empowerment Center | $750,000 |
| National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders | NALCAB National Financial Opportunity Program Proposal | $750,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ather Williams III
- Bei Ling
- Darlene Goins
- Jason Rosenberg
- Jonathan Weiss
- Kristy Fercho
- Phillip Smith
- Saul van Beurden
- Ashley Hager
- Deanna Ernst
- James C Gantt
- Martine Olson-Daniel
- Molly Porter
- Kara McShane
Questions people ask
Does Wells Fargo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wells Fargo Foundation give?
$157 million in tax year 2025, across 1,376 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Wells Fargo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ather Williams III (Director), Bei Ling (Director), Darlene Goins (Director & President) and Jason Rosenberg (Director & Chairperson) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Wells Fargo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, community development and education.