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The Well Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 843960620

The Well Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $87,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,215 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $72,625 the year before.

20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$8,5002$736,021
2023$72,6254$1.0 million
2024$87,0005$1.4 million

How to apply

The Well 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Well Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado2$50,215
Virginia1$15,285
Missouri1$12,000
Washington1$9,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Young Life
Colorado Springs, CO
Supporting young childern and students$35,000
International Justice Mission
Arlington, VA
Supporting children who've been exploited$15,285
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO
Supporting children lived in poverty$15,215
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Supporting fellowship of athletes$12,000
Rescuefreedom International
Kirkland, WA
Supporting the fight against humen trafficking$9,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Well Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Well Foundation give?

$87,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,215.

Who runs The Well Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Dustin Cole Hopkins (President), Gabrielle Renee Hopkins (Treasurer) and Andrew Macdonald (Director).

What does The Well Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and faith communities.

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