Wells County Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Wells County Foundation Inc is located in Bluffton, IN. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wells County Foundation Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wells County Foundation Inc 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 12/2022, Wells County Foundation Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Wells County Foundation Inc has awarded 225 individual grants totaling $4,129,679. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED TO ENHANCE THE PRESENT AND FUTURE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE WELLS COUNTY, IN COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE BENEFITS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE WELLS COUNTY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAM/PROJECT FUNDING FOR QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PURSUANT TO THE PURPOSE OF DONOR INTENTIONS AND BY FUNDING PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY.


AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO WELLS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO ASSIST IN PURSUING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. 146 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tammy Slater
Exec Director
$81,044
Alan Gunkel
President
$0
Brad Johnson
Treasurer
$0
Jessica Bricker
Secretary
$0
Sarah Mcneill
Vice President
$0
Rick Gentis
Director
$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$901,904
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$901,904
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $359,803
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $703,350
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,745,304

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wells County Foundation Inc has awarded $767,767 in support to 29 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BI-COUNTY SERVICES INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

$17,120

ALIVE & WELL ABSTINENCE EDUC

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH

$15,000

BLUFFTON FIRE DEPT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL FIRE DEPT

$7,000

BLUFFTON PARKS DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AT LOCAL PARKS

$267,000

COMM HARVEST FOOD BANK NE IN

PURPOSE: PROVIDE FOOD FOR COMMUNITY

$10,000

COMMUNITY CARE OF WELLS CO

PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS & FACILITY

$14,931
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