Tony R Wells Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1778364
Foundation Overview
Based in Lewis Center, OH, Tony R Wells Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $244,608 to organizations in Missouri, Ohio and 25 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10 to $15,000, with a median award of $250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 28 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
52% of grants are awarded in Ohio, with additional funding distributed across 26 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Columbus (71%), Dayton (5%), Dublin (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 83% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (58%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Tony R Wells Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nami | $105 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2024 |
| Pedal The Cause | $632 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Central Ohio | $1,272 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Breakthrough Challenge | $207 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Pedal With Pete | $88 | Columbus, OH, US | Operatioal Support | 2024 |
| National Ms Society | $330 | Independence, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Guild Of Dallas | $1,010 | Richardson, TX, US | Operatioal Support | 2024 |
| Young's Jersey Dairy Bike Ride | $294 | Yellow Springs, OH, US | Operatioal Support | 2024 |
| Flying Horse Farms | $208 | Mount Gilead, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Joshua Chamberlain Society | $77 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Ymca | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operatonal Support | 2024 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Cols | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Charitable Pharmacy Of Central Ohio | $77 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Affiliates In Action | $2,488 | Missoula, MT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Nami | $105 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2024 |
| Pedal The Cause | $632 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Central Ohio | $1,272 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Breakthrough Challenge | $207 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Pedal With Pete | $88 | Columbus, OH, US | Operatioal Support | 2024 |
| National Ms Society | $330 | Independence, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Guild Of Dallas | $1,010 | Richardson, TX, US | Operatioal Support | 2024 |
| Young's Jersey Dairy Bike Ride | $294 | Yellow Springs, OH, US | Operatioal Support | 2024 |
| Flying Horse Farms | $208 | Mount Gilead, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Joshua Chamberlain Society | $77 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Ymca | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operatonal Support | 2024 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Cols | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Charitable Pharmacy Of Central Ohio | $77 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Affiliates In Action | $2,488 | Missoula, MT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Canton Area Buddy Walk | $50 | Canton, OH, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Groundwork Group | $3,766 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Zeff Black Down Syndrome Association | $105 | Fortville, IN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Franklinton Cycle Works | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Social Enterprise | 2023 |
| Miracle League | $500 | Dublin, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Prevent Blindness | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Buckeye Region Anti-violence | $5,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| St Jude Hospital | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operation Support | 2023 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $500 | Boone, IA, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Nami | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Not One More Vet | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Body And Science Foundation | $500 | Miami, FL, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Past Foundation | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville | $250 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Operation Support | 2023 |
| Pedal The Cause | $644 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| American Cancel Soceity | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Connecticut Down Syndrome Association | $26 | Pawcatuck, CT, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Down Syndrom Affiliates In Action | $5,150 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Stratford Ecological Center | $100 | Delaware, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Pittsburgh | $22 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Challenge | $311 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Pedal With Pete | $46 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Naional Ms Society | $1,082 | Independence, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Joshua Chamberlain Society | $77 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Social Ventures | $798 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Canton Area Buddy Walk | $50 | Canton, OH, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Groundwork Group | $3,766 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Zeff Black Down Syndrome Association | $105 | Fortville, IN, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Franklinton Cycle Works | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Social Enterprise | 2023 |
| Miracle League | $500 | Dublin, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Prevent Blindness | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Buckeye Region Anti-violence | $5,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| St Jude Hospital | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operation Support | 2023 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $500 | Boone, IA, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Nami | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Not One More Vet | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Body And Science Foundation | $500 | Miami, FL, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Past Foundation | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville | $250 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Operation Support | 2023 |
| Pedal The Cause | $644 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| American Cancel Soceity | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Connecticut Down Syndrome Association | $26 | Pawcatuck, CT, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Down Syndrom Affiliates In Action | $5,150 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations Support | 2023 |
| Stratford Ecological Center | $100 | Delaware, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Pittsburgh | $22 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Challenge | $311 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Pedal With Pete | $46 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Naional Ms Society | $1,082 | Independence, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Joshua Chamberlain Society | $77 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Social Ventures | $798 | Columbus, OH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Ohio To Erie Trail | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pedal The Cause | $1,111 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Afflicates In Action | $2,650 | Missoula, MT, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $320 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Bike Challenge | $259 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tour De Gem | $140 | Dayton, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Central Ohio | $3,084 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Groundwork Group | $10,100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sea Change | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Genes Of Joy | $250 | Pensacola, FL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| A Kid Again | $521 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Southern Az Network For Down Syndrome | $100 | Tucson, AZ, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boardwalk Buddy Walk | $10 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ohio To Erie Trail | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pedal The Cause | $1,111 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Afflicates In Action | $2,650 | Missoula, MT, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $320 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Bike Challenge | $259 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tour De Gem | $140 | Dayton, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Central Ohio | $3,084 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Groundwork Group | $10,100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sea Change | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Genes Of Joy | $250 | Pensacola, FL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| A Kid Again | $521 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Southern Az Network For Down Syndrome | $100 | Tucson, AZ, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boardwalk Buddy Walk | $10 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ohio To Erie Trail | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pedal The Cause | $1,111 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Afflicates In Action | $2,650 | Missoula, MT, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $320 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Bike Challenge | $259 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tour De Gem | $140 | Dayton, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Central Ohio | $3,084 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Groundwork Group | $10,100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sea Change | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Genes Of Joy | $250 | Pensacola, FL, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| A Kid Again | $521 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Southern Az Network For Down Syndrome | $100 | Tucson, AZ, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boardwalk Buddy Walk | $10 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pedal The Cause | $180 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Benjamin Login High School Ffa | $500 | Bellefontaine, OH, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Down Syndrome Afflicates In Action | $6,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $1,451 | New York, NY, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Bike Challenge | $1,121 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Central Ohio | $1,655 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Minnesota | $250 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Tour De Gem | $371 | Dayton, OH, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Central Texas | $114 | Austin, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| A&f Challenge | $611 | New Albany, OH, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Pedal With Pete | $233 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Groundwork Group | $12,209 | Columbus, OH, US | Technology Project Grant | 2020 |
| Pedal The Cause | $157 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Goodwill Columbus | $645 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Cleveland, OH, US | Hope Ride | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Connecticut Down Syndrome Association | $153 | New Britain, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Greater Toledo | $25 | Sylvania, OH, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Central Ohio | $950 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Network Of West Virginia | $103 | Charleston, WV, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Southern Az Network For Down Syndrome | $50 | Tucson, AZ, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Smile On Down Syndrome | $50 | Evansville, IN, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Central Texas | $250 | Austin, TX, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Triangle Down Syndrome Ne | $25 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Santa Barbara | $25 | Goleta, CA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Family Alliance Greenville | $103 | Greenville, SC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc Of Atlanta | $50 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Connection Of Central Oregon | $105 | Bend, OR, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Network Of Greater Greensboro | $10 | Greensboro, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Minnesota | $129 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Awareness Group Of East Tennesee | $103 | Knoxville, TN, US | Operations | 2020 |
| My Special Word | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Kern Down Syndrome Network | $100 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Tour De Gem | $26 | Dayton, OH, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndome Assoc Of Houston | $50 | Houston, TX, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Arc | $100 | Leesburg, VA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Benjamin Login High School Ffa | $1,866 | Bellefontaine, OH, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Family Connection | $100 | Bloomington, IN, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Gold Coast Down Syndrome | $50 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Affiliates In Action | $11,933 | Paris, TX, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Goodwill Columbus | $2,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Rampy Ms Foundation | $93 | Bentonville, AR, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Central Ohio | $1,033 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Keepsake Deaf Initiatives | $345 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome | $50 | Mcallen, TX, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Pelotonia | $205 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $200 | Dublin, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Pedal The Cause | $258 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Padres Pedal | $5,515 | San Diego, CA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Central Texas | $250 | Austin, TX, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of The Valley | $100 | Youngstown, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Chapter 21 | $100 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Green River Area Down Syndome Association | $52 | Owensboro, KY, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association | $103 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network | $100 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association Of Central Oklahoma | $103 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $54 | Hilliard, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Stratford Ecological Center | $450 | Delaware, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association Minnesota | $250 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Design Outreach | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Awareness Group | $36 | Knoxville, TN, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Best Buddies | $50 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $100 | Dublin, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Nourish International | $250 | Garner, NC, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Lafayette Girl's Track And Field | $50 | Easton, PA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Equitas Health | $25 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Techcorps | $750 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Groundwork Group | $11,257 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Down Syndrome Affiliates In Action | $7,531 | Paris, TX, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Goodwill Columbus | $7,250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Otterbein University | $5,100 | Westerville, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| The Columbus Foundation | $1,879 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Rampy Ms Foundation | $1,649 | Bentonville, AR, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Down Syndrome Of Central Ohio | $2,449 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Gladden House | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Safelite Autoglass Foundation | $725 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Deaf Initiatives | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Connecticut Down Syndrome | $276 | Meriden, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome | $260 | Mcallen, TX, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Ohio Cancer Network | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Gracehaven | $150 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society | $146 | Myrtle Beach, SC, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Families Exploring Ds | $144 | Sterling Heights, MI, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Down Syndrome Of South Central Kentucky | $140 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Down Syndrome Network Of West Virgina | $110 | Charleston, WV, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Pelotonia | $102 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Dublin, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Sofia Quintero | $100 | Toledo, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Operations | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-1778364 |
| Website | http://www.trwellsfoundation.org |
| Address | 3582 WOODSTONE DR Lewis Center, OH 43035-9384 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Tony R Wells Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Tony R Wells |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Dana A Wells |
| Director | Amanda Pollock |
| Director | Ashley Wells |
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