Cliff & Norma Wells Foundation
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $214.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Buchanan, VA
- Founding
- 07/2001
- Data as of
- 11/2023
- EIN
- 31-1783158
Organization Overview
Cliff & Norma Wells Foundation is located in Buchanan, VA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (X12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cliff & Norma Wells Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 11/2023, Cliff & Norma Wells Foundation generated $214.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $216.6k during the year ending 11/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Cliff & Norma Wells Foundation has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $1,266,598. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES, HUMAN NEEDS, EDUCATION, SCIENCE, HEALTH SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICE AND RELIEF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AND THE PROMOTION OF THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST ROUND THE WORLD INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PROJECTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY AND CHRISTIAN YOUTH-ORIENTED PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS ($34,000), AND TO SUPPORT THE BOTETOURT RESOURCE CENTER ($15,000)
GRANT TO YOUNG LIFE BOTETOURT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH CAMP IN BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA.
GRANT TO BEREA COLLEGE TO PROVIDE COST OF ATTENDANCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN HONOR OF NORMA PRESTON WELLS '52
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe C Wells President & Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda W Gooding Secretary & Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Norma P Wells Treasurer & Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Preston Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $126,190 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $88,109 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $214,299 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $180,036 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,703 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $216,642 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $129,341 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,404,773 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,534,114 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,534,114 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,534,114 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Cliff & Norma Wells Foundation has awarded $180,036 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PURPOSE: BUILDING EXTERIOR REPAIR PROJECT AND SUPPORT OF RESOURCE CENTER. | $49,000 |
MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT HEALTH SERVICES, COUNSELING CENTER, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
BEREA COLLEGE PURPOSE: PROVIDE COST OF ATTENDANCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN HONOR OF NORMA PRESTON WELLS '52 | $25,000 |
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DONOR ADVISED FUND IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | $56,500 |
YOUNG LIFE PURPOSE: GRANT FOR SUPPORT OF CAMP IN BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA. | $34,536 |