Lillian S. Wells Foundation Inc
EIN 237433827 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$12.5M
43 grants · $2.5M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$100K
typical big bets · $50K–$500K
grant size
92%
deep partner · 11/12 multi-year
repeat
$39.8M
Assets (2024)
12
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Phone
(754) 701-8508
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.4M | $44.3M | $2.6M | 12 |
| 2021 | $3.1M | $47.0M | $4.9M | 11 |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $38.0M | $2.9M | 10 |
| 2024 | $3.0M | $39.8M | $2.1M | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 43 grants on record
Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$100K
Average
$291K
75th Pctl
$500K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JU
James I. Ulmer
4+ yrs
Director, Vice President
Leadership
BW
Barbara S. Wells
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
MW
Michael Weymouth
3 yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
EM
Ellen McPherson
4+ yrs
Director, Assit Treasurer
Leadership
WB
Walter W. Bell
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
HD
Heiko Dobrikow
Director
BW
Barbara S. Wells
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
JU
James I. Ulmer
4+ yrs
Director, Vice President
Leadership
EM
Ellen McPherson
4+ yrs
Director, Treasurer
Leadership
GS
George D. Smith III
2 yrs
Director, Assist Treasurer
Leadership
MW
Michael Weymouth
3 yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
WB
Walter W. Bell
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BW
Barbara S. Wells
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
JU
James I. Ulmer
4+ yrs
Director, Vice President, Assist Treasurer
Leadership
GS
George D. Smith III
2 yrs
Director, Assist Treasurer
Leadership
EM
Ellen McPherson
4+ yrs
Director, Treasurer
Leadership
WB
Walter W. Bell
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (43 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainsville, FL | $1,000,000 | L.S. WELLS FUND FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH | 2022 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainsville, FL | $1,000,000 | L.S. WELLS FUND FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH | 2020 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainsville, FL | $1,000,000 | L.S. WELLS FUND FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH | 2021 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainsville, FL | $1,000,000 | L.S. WELLS FUND FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $500,000 | CAMPAIGN FOR PARKER PLAYHOUSE | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | $500,000 | FOR HEALTH POLICY STUDIES | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement of South Florida | Coconut Creek, FL | $500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $500,000 | CAMPAIGN FOR PARKER PLAYHOUSE | 2020 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | $500,000 | FOR HEALTH POLICY STUDIES | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement of South Florida | Coconut Creek, FL | $500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $500,000 | CAMPAIGN FOR PARKER PLAYHOUSE | 2021 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | $500,000 | FOR HEALTH POLICY STUDIES | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of South Florida | Coconut Creek, FL | $500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $500,000 | CAMPAIGN FOR PARKER PLAYHOUSE | 2024 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | $500,000 | FOR HEALTH POLICY STUDIES | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement of South Florida | Coconut Creek, FL | $500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $292,500 | WOMENS HEALTH CENTER | 2020 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | LAUREN D. HOLINGER, MD PROFESSORSHIP IN PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY | 2022 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | LAUREN D. HOLINGER, MD PROFESSORSHIP IN PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY | 2020 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | LAUREN D. HOLINGER, MD PROFESSORSHIP IN PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY | 2021 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | $200,000 | CIVICS EDUCATIONS STUDIES | 2024 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Wilmington, DE | $100,000 | HONORS PROGRAM | 2022 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | $100,000 | CIVICS EDUCATIONS STUDIES | 2022 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Wilmington, DE | $100,000 | HONORS PROGRAM | 2020 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | $100,000 | CIVICS EDUCATIONS STUDIES | 2020 |
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