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James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 416263553

James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $85,000 and the largest $127,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.6 million25$41.2 million
2024$1.6 million24$41.4 million
2025$1.7 million24$48.0 million

How to apply

James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota11$807,500
Massachusetts2$170,000
California2$127,500
Missouri2$127,500
New York2$127,500
District of Columbia1$85,000
New Jersey1$85,000
Vermont1$85,000
Iowa1$42,500
Indiana1$42,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 24 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The First Church of Christ Scientist
Boston, MA
General operating$127,500
Bennington College
Bennington, VT
General operating$85,000
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
General operating$85,000
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
General operating$85,000
Childrens Home Society & Fmly Serv
Saint Paul, MN
General operating$85,000
The House of Hope Presbyterian CH
St Paul, MN
General operating$85,000
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
General operating$85,000
Wayzata Community Church
Wayzata, MN
General operating$85,000
St Paul Academy and Summit School
Saint Paul, MN
General operating$85,000
The Presbyterian Homes Incorporated
Roseville, MN
General operating$85,000
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Minneapolis, MN
General support$85,000
The Mary Institute
Saint Louis, MO
General operating$85,000
YMCA of the North
Minneapolis, MN
General operating$85,000
The American National Red Cross
Washington DC, DC
General operating$85,000
Social Service League of la Jolla
La Jolla, CA
General operating$85,000
Rockport Congregational Church
Rockport, MA
General operating$42,500
Camp Fire National Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
General operating$42,500
The Presbyterian Foundation Inc
Jeffersonville, IN
General operating$42,500
Afs USA Inc
New York, NY
General operating$42,500
Trustees of the Hamline Univ of MN
Saint Paul, MN
General operating$42,500
Christ Episcopal Church
Red Wing, MN
General operating$42,500
Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council
Excelsior, MN
General operating$42,500
First Congregational Ucc
Dubuque, IA
General operating$42,500
YMCA of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
General operating$42,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo give?

$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $85,000.

Who runs James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo?

Its 2025 filing lists Marvin J Pertzik (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does James Daniel Humphrey Foundation Wells Fargo fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.

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