The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California with $13.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$13.6Mtotal assets

2004IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $1.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art $500K
Entertainment Community Fund $350K
Motion Picture & Television Fund $250K
Alexandria House $200K
Sunnyside Baptist Church $75K
Los Angeles Room & Board $75K
Go For Pas Alliance $50K
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association $50K
Corporation For Supportive Housing $45K
Southern California Grantmakers $26K
The Rape Foundation $25K
National Foster Youth Institute $25K
Extrordinary Families $15K
Wilshire Sports Association $10K
Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy $10K
Imagine La $10K
Big Sunday $5K
A New Way Of Life Rentry Project $5K
Downtown Womens Center $5K
Girls Incorporated $5K
Nga Hancock Park $5K
Providence St Joseph Foundation $5K
The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles $5K
Liberty Hill Foundation $4K
The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International $3K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$1.8M
FY2019$1.9M
FY2020$1.5M
FY2021$1.3M
FY2022$2.7M
FY2023$1.8M

About The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersEncino, California
EIN680526427
IRS ruling2004

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation?

The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California with $13.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation?

The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation's EIN is 680526427. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation?

Private foundations like The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.