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The Lillian S. Wells Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that provides funding primarily in Florida, Washington, D.C., and Illinois, with a total of $3 million distributed across 11 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation 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
25%
BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC
$2M
16%
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
$2M
16%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$175K
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 $100 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, BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC, and THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION. 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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