Wells Fargo Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
41-1367441
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Wells Fargo Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
41-1367441
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Wells Fargo Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a significant grantmaking scale, having disbursed $217.6 million across 15,886 grantees in 2023, with notable funding in Minnesota, Washington D.C., and California. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION
$164.9M
9%
ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LLC
$31.4M
2%

LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
$12.4M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Wells Fargo Foundation?
Yes. Wells Fargo Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Wells Fargo Foundation give?
Wells Fargo Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 Wells Fargo Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Wells Fargo Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Wells Fargo Foundation make each year?
In 2023, Wells Fargo Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $217.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Wells Fargo Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Wells Fargo Foundation awarded grants to about 15,880 grantees. Recent grantees include NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION, ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LLC, and LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Wells Fargo Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Wells Fargo Foundation’s website.
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