Wells Memorial Incorporated, operating under the name Wells Foundation, is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1926. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 06/2022, Wells Foundation generated $100.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $152.2k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Wells Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $151,897. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WELLS FOUNDATION PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS TO NONPROFITS PRIMARILY IN THE AREA OF HOMELESSNESS, VETERANS AND YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED GRANTS TO SUPPORT SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS AND ITS ASSOCIATED ISSUES. THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS RANGING FROM $2,000 TO $8,000 TO 24 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING HOMELESS YOUTH, VETERANS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS FORMERLY HOMELESS FAMILIES IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Barbara Knowles Hanson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Molly Bott Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Martha Hoover President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Nuechterlein Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Ramsbottom Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Brant Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,510 |
Related organizations | $17,600 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $45,739 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,849 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $34,459 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$301 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $100,007 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $125,344 |
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 | $2,881 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,654 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,100 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,757 |
Information technology | $1,478 |
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 | $152,214 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,084 |
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 | $1,500,137 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,551,221 |
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 | $1,551,221 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,551,221 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wells Memorial Incorporated has awarded $67,675 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: CUSTOM WORDING | $8,175 |
Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SERVICES AT BEACON'S THREE YOUTH HOUSING SITES FOR UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH IN MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL, AND EDINA. | $8,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ST. ANNE'S LACE FAMILY SHELTER. | $8,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OUTH EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. | $7,500 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDING REQUIREMENTS. | $7,500 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT TUBMAN'S SAFE JOURNEYS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, SERVING HOMELESS TWIN CITIES YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE OR SEX TRAFFICKING. | $7,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wells Memorial Incorporated has recieved totaling $22,281.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPY | $22,281 |
Beg. Balance | $1,807,564 |
Earnings | -$246,407 |
Grants | $61,020 |
Ending Balance | $1,500,137 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wallin Education Partners St Paul, MN | $25,848,040 | $10,926,258 |
New American Development Center Minneapolis, MN | $3,930,676 | $9,122,032 |
Bluesky Charter School Bloomington, MN | $6,912,497 | $6,906,603 |
Us Math Recovery Council Eagan, MN | $3,296,483 | $6,771,005 |
Racine Charter One Inc Racine, WI | $5,378,275 | $6,487,272 |
Woodbury Leadership Academy Woodbury, MN | $4,350,331 | $5,912,313 |
Uw-Platteville Real Estate Foundation Inc Platteville, WI | $45,856,338 | $5,901,983 |
Barr Center St Louis Park, MN | $8,287,138 | $8,108,042 |
Great Mn Schools Minneapolis, MN | $411,897 | $3,619,260 |
Iowa Western Community College Foundation Council Bluffs, IA | $36,011,501 | $4,880,435 |
West River Foundation Sturgis, SD | $7,568,333 | $3,921,124 |
Sicangu Owayawa Oti-Rosebud Dormitory Mission, SD | $5,924,789 | $2,325,210 |