Martha F Wells Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martha F Wells Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,600 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $11,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$84,600
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$11,900
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $56,875 the year before.
65% of its 2024 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 | $56,875 | 23 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $84,600 | 23 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Martha F Wells Family 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.
What Martha F Wells Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $36,500 |
| New York | 4 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School Foundation | Support general operations | $11,900 |
| Radical Love Global | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| The Refugee Childern Cen | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense | Support general operations | $8,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support general operations | $6,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Oceti Wakan | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| The Humane Farming Association | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Project K-9 Hero | Support general operations | $4,000 |
| Cal Poly Athletic | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Bayside Church | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Spcala | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Cavitt Middle School | Support general operations | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Backstretch Employee Services | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Glaza | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Support general operations | $500 |
| Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue | Support general operations | $100 |
| Wesley School | Support general operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David P Wells
- Daniel D Wells
Questions people ask
Does Martha F Wells Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha F Wells Family Foundation give?
$84,600 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Martha F Wells Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David P Wells (Director) and Daniel D Wells (Director).
What does Martha F Wells Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.