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The Cliff and Norma Wells Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $185.7K awarded to seven grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES, HUMAN NEEDS, EDUCATION, SCIENCE, HEALTH SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICE AND RELIEF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AND THE PROMOTION OF THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST ROUND THE WORLD INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PROJECTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY AND CHRISTIAN YOUTH-ORIENTED PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Science
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$291.5K
19%
STRAIGHT STREET ROANOKE VALLEY INC
$228K
15%
YOUNG LIFE
$175.9K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION?
No. THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION give?
THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. 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 THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $186 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, STRAIGHT STREET ROANOKE VALLEY INC, and YOUNG LIFE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION?
THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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