Grants paid by The Wells Foundation
EIN 38-6157507 · Louisville, KY · Form 990-PF, Part XV
The Wells Foundation of Louisville, KY (EIN 38-6157507) reported 58 grants paid totaling $1,108,951 to 40 recipients in tax years 2021–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,108,951
58 grants
Recipients
40
distinct organizations
Tax years
2021–2025
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | $177,050 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | $301,600 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | $417,801 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | $212,500 | — |
Top recipients
The 40 recipients receiving the most from The Wells Foundation, by grants paid, out of 40 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity | U | Louisville, KY | 4 | $326,001 | 2025 |
| Ed Choice Kentucky | U | Frankfort, KY | 1 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Speed Art Museum | U | Louisville, KY | 4 | $114,000 | 2025 |
| School Choice Scholarship | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $100,000 | 2021 |
| Filson Historical Society 61-0444690 | B | Louisville, KY | 3 | $67,000 | 2025 |
| Catholic Education Foundation 61-1294640 | B | Louisville, KY | 2 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Sacred Heart Academy Annual Fund | U | Louisville, KY | 4 | $35,000 | 2025 |
| Saint Xavier High School | U | Louisville, KY | 3 | $30,000 | 2025 |
| Edchoice | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Catholic Services Appeal | U | Louisville, KY | 2 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Baptist Healthcare | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $17,500 | 2023 |
| United Way 13-1635294 | D | Alexandria, VA | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Cathedral of the Assumption | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $12,000 | 2023 |
| Lost Tree Foundation | U | North Palm Beach, FL | 2 | $11,500 | 2025 |
| Cedar Lake Foundation 61-1093278 | C | Louisville, KY | 2 | $10,500 | 2024 |
| Junior Achievenment of Kentuckiana | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Fund for the Arts 61-0479626 | B | Louisville, KY | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Yew Dell Inc 61-1390688 | B | Crestwood, KY | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Virginia Chance School 61-0549871 | B | Louisville, KY | 1 | $6,000 | 2025 |
| Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus 95-1816029 | B | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Catholic Service Appeal | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| River Fields 61-6032501 | C | Louisville, KY | 2 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Gilda's Club | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens 61-1297238 | B | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Gilda's Club Kentuckiana 20-1635170 | B | Louisville, KY | 1 | $4,500 | 2021 |
| Kmac Coutre | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $4,000 | 2025 |
| St Phillip the Apostle 95-1831084 | C | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $3,800 | 2021 |
| Aph | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| West End School | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| University of Louisville Foundation 23-7078461 | B | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,500 | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic | U | Rochester, MN | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| The Nicholson Project 83-3790431 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Louisville Zoo | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Nazareth Home 45-2966131 | B | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| St Phillip the Apostle | U | Morrow, OH | 1 | $800 | 2024 |
| Sisters for Life 33-1061393 | D | Louisville, KY | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| Humane Society | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| Signature Theatre 62-1417785 | B | Arlington, VA | 1 | $500 | 2025 |
| Vips | U | Louisville, KY | 1 | $250 | 2021 |
| Eisenhower Foundation 48-0634284 | B | Albilene, KS | 1 | $100 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 58 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Holy Trinity Louisville, KY | U | $65,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | U | $44,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Filson Historical Society Louisville, KY | B | $32,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Junior Achievenment of Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Sacred Heart Academy Annual Fund Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Saint Xavier High School Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Catholic Services Appeal Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Lost Tree Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | U | $7,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Virginia Chance School Louisville, KY | B | $6,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Gilda's Club Louisville, KY | U | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus Pasadena, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Kmac Coutre Louisville, KY | U | $4,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | River Fields Louisville, KY | C | $2,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | The Nicholson Project Washington, DC | B | $1,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2025 | Signature Theatre Arlington, VA | B | $500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202542739349100614 |
| 2024 | Ed Choice Kentucky Frankfort, KY | U | $200,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Holy Trinity Louisville, KY | U | $126,001 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | U | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Catholic Education Foundation Louisville, KY | B | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Saint Xavier High School Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Catholic Services Appeal Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Sacred Heart Academy Annual Fund Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Filson Historical Society Louisville, KY | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Lost Tree Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | U | $4,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Cedar Lake Foundation Louisville, KY | C | $2,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | West End School Louisville, KY | U | $2,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | University of Louisville Foundation Louisville, KY | B | $1,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | Nazareth Home Louisville, KY | B | $1,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2024 | St Phillip the Apostle Morrow, OH | U | $800 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202413489349100616 |
| 2023 | Holy Trinity Louisville, KY | U | $125,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Filson Historical Society Louisville, KY | B | $30,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | U | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Catholic Education Foundation Louisville, KY | B | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Baptist Healthcare Louisville, KY | U | $17,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | United Way Alexandria, VA | D | $15,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Cathedral of the Assumption Louisville, KY | U | $12,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Yew Dell Inc Crestwood, KY | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Fund for the Arts Louisville, KY | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Saint Xavier High School Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Sacred Heart Academy Annual Fund Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Cedar Lake Foundation Louisville, KY | C | $8,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Waterfront Botanical Gardens Louisville, KY | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | River Fields Inc Louisville, KY | B | $2,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | U | $1,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFTT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Sisters for Life Louisville, KY | D | $500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2023 | Eisenhower Foundation Albilene, KS | B | $100 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202313139349100906 |
| 2021 | School Choice Scholarship Louisville, KY | U | $100,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Edchoice Louisville, KY | U | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFTT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | U | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Holy Trinity Louisville, KY | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Catholic Service Appeal Louisville, KY | U | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Sacred Heart Academy Annual Fund Louisville, KY | U | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Gilda's Club Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | B | $4,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | St Phillip the Apostle Pasadena, CA | C | $3,800 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Aph Louisville, KY | U | $2,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Louisville Zoo Louisville, KY | U | $1,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Humane Society Louisville, KY | U | $500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
| 2021 | Vips Louisville, KY | U | $250 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | 202103579349100400 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202542739349100614 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202413489349100616 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202313139349100906 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202103579349100400 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/386157507.json.
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