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The Lillian S. Wells Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $3 million across 12 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC
$3M
19%
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
$2.5M
16%
BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC
$2.5M
16%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$175K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC?
No. LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC give?
LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $175 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC, THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION, and BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC?
LILLIAN S WELLS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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