ISORA WELLS FOUNDATION
https://ISORAFOUNDATION.ORG
$8.6M
Total Assets (2025)
$372K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$1.1M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
21
Grants on File
$26K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
KERRIE BLEVENS
Phone
6123289924
Deadlines
GRANT AWARDS WILL BE MADE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30
How to Apply
THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION BECAUSE THE ISORA FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS FUNDING ON EXISTING GRANTEE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH AN INVITED PROCESS. THE FOUNDATION MAY CONSIDER A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF NEW PARTNERSHIPS, ALSO THROUGH AN INVITED PROCESS INITIATED BY THE FOUNDATION.
Restrictions
THE ISORA FOUNDATION WILL NOT FUND INDIVIDUALS, SCHOLARSHIPS, ENDOWMENTS OR POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, PROJECTS THAT LACK A SUFFICIENT EVALUATION COMPONENT, PROJECTS THAT ARE NOT ADMINISTERED THROUGH A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION, AND PAST GRANTEES THAT HAVE NOT SUBMITTED A REQUIRED PROGRESS REPORT. THE ISORA FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SUPPORTS ORGANIZATION OR POJECTS BASED IN MINNESOTA OR NEW MEXICO.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $7.5M | $568K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $9.5M | $840K | N/A |
| 2023 | $307K | $8.1M | $401K | 1 |
| 2024 | $310K | $8.3M | $296K | 1 |
| 2025 | $500K | $8.6M | $678K | 19 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 21 grants on record
Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$25K
Average
$53K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$310K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MOLLER | SECRETARY | $2K |
| MARIKA WELLS | TREASURER & VICE PRESIDENT | $2K |
| William King | Secretary | $2K |
| WENDY D WELLS | PRESIDENT | — |
| Wendy Wells | President | — |
Grants Awarded (21 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHMENT 3 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $310,000 | SEE ATTACHMENT 3 | 2024 |
| SEE ATTACHMENT 3 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $307,350 | SEE ATTACHMENT 3 | 2023 |
| FRED WELLS TENNIS & EDUCATION CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $80,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 |
| COMMUNITY ACCESS | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | CHANGING MINDS YOUNG FILMMAKER INITIATIVE | 2025 |
| COMMUNITY ACCESS | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | CHANGING MINDS YOUNG FILMMAKER INITIATIVE | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS WILDERNESS | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| LA PLAZA DE ENCUENTRO GATHERING PLACE (ENCUENTRO) | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $30,000 | THOMAS WELLS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (FUND 305.3025) | 2025 |
| NEW MEXICO IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| LA PLAZA DE ENCUENTRO GATHERING PLACE (ENCUENTRO) | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| THE FACE-TO-FACE PROJECT | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| THE FACE-TO-FACE PROJECT | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $25,000 | WESTLAKE WELLS ALCOHOL ADDICTION FUND | 2025 |
| ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $20,000 | CULTURAL DANCE PROGRAM | 2025 |
| SANTA FE DREAMERS PROJECT | SANTA FE, NM | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS WILDERNESS | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| FAMILY FORUM | SUPERIOR, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR BRULE HEAD START LOCATION | 2025 |
| ACLU OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| ACLU FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| COMO FRIENDS | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |