Toby Wells Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-0946827
Foundation Overview
Based in Poway, CA, Toby Wells Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $212,471 to organizations in California, Florida and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $25 to $10,000, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 8 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
76% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (43%), Poway (23%), Ramona (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 11% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Toby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Food Bank | $116 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Venmo Donations | $170 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $25 | Ramona, CA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $4,703 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Msacp | $250 | Oceanside, CA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary | $996 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | $750 | Encinitas, CA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Sd County Of Prosperity Foundation | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | $1,090 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $98 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2024 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $349 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Venmo Donations | $1,031 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $300 | Ramona, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $9,799 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| 2 The Rescue Animal Sanctuary | $206 | Ramona, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Curebound | $105 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Riding For Underprivil Riders | $2,575 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | $1,090 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $98 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2024 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $349 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Venmo Donations | $1,031 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $300 | Ramona, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $9,799 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| 2 The Rescue Animal Sanctuary | $206 | Ramona, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Curebound | $105 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Riding For Underprivil Riders | $2,575 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $180 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $250 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $412 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $1,353 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Venmo Donations | $1,409 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $325 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2023 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $6,423 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Poway Homeless Teens | $480 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lasagna Love | $119 | Belleville, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $180 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $250 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $412 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $1,353 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Venmo Donations | $1,409 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $325 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2023 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $6,423 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Poway Homeless Teens | $480 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lasagna Love | $119 | Belleville, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $180 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $250 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $412 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $1,353 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Venmo Donations | $1,409 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $325 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2023 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $6,423 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Poway Homeless Teens | $480 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lasagna Love | $119 | Belleville, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $180 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $250 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $412 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $1,353 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Venmo Donations | $1,409 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $325 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2023 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $6,423 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Poway Homeless Teens | $480 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lasagna Love | $119 | Belleville, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $600 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Go Fund Me - Various | $2,650 | Redwood City, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $463 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Venmo Donations | $484 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $275 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2022 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $3,100 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Crohns And Colitis Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Friendship House | $147 | Scranton, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cahoots | $250 | Eugene, OR, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Los Compadres De Escuela Longfellow | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Poway Homeless Teens | $930 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Soroptimist Of N San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ukraine House Of Sd | $259 | Spring Valley, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Unravel Pediatric Cancer | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Willow Grove School Pta | $152 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $600 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Go Fund Me - Various | $2,650 | Redwood City, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $463 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Venmo Donations | $484 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $275 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2022 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $3,100 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Crohns And Colitis Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Friendship House | $147 | Scranton, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cahoots | $250 | Eugene, OR, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Los Compadres De Escuela Longfellow | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Poway Homeless Teens | $930 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Soroptimist Of N San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ukraine House Of Sd | $259 | Spring Valley, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Unravel Pediatric Cancer | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Willow Grove School Pta | $152 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $600 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Go Fund Me - Various | $2,650 | Redwood City, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $463 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Venmo Donations | $484 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $275 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2022 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $3,100 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Crohns And Colitis Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Friendship House | $147 | Scranton, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cahoots | $250 | Eugene, OR, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Los Compadres De Escuela Longfellow | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Poway Homeless Teens | $930 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Soroptimist Of N San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ukraine House Of Sd | $259 | Spring Valley, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Unravel Pediatric Cancer | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Willow Grove School Pta | $152 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Cent | $250 | Ramona, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $576 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Athletic | 2021 |
| Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $2,029 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2021 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical | 2021 |
| Animals Asia Foundation | $201 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Rescue | 2021 |
| Campaign Solutions | $100 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Camas Christian Academy | $103 | Camas, WA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | $250 | Ramona, CA, US | Veterinary | 2021 |
| Gofundmeorg | $1,776 | Los Altos, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Greater Good | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Sd | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Oasis Haven | $200 | Paterson, NJ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Polinsky Childrens Center | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Poway National Little League | $165 | Poway, CA, US | Athletic | 2021 |
| Soroptimist International Of Poway | $5,600 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center | $500 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Medical | 2021 |
| The Fellowship | $100 | Katy, TX, US | Religious | 2021 |
| The Friendship Paddle | $520 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Eventbrite | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Mission Valley Ymca | $2,210 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary | $2,315 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Go Fund Me - Various | $2,610 | Redwood City, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Las Patronas Jewel Ball | $2,170 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Back In The Saddle Equine | $2,000 | Hopkinton, NH, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Children's Nature Retreat | $1,500 | Alpine, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Chula Vista Police Officer Assn | $1,000 | Chula Vista, CA, US | Support | 2020 |
| Facebook Fundraisers | $3,600 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Various | 2020 |
| One San Diego | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Paypal Fundraisers | $1,279 | Orlando, FL, US | Various | 2020 |
| Pb Local | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Poway Firefighters Association | $500 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical | 2020 |
| Rotary Club Of Poway | $3,000 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Paypal Ty Brown Fundraiser | $515 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Vca Sys | $388 | Arroyo Grande, CA, US | Veterinary | 2020 |
| Venmo Donations | $773 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Violence Interruptersorg | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cinderella's Attic San Diego | $1,083 | San Diego, CA, US | Funding Of Prom Dresses For Underserved Teenage Girls | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $375 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Athletic | 2018 |
| Help Amy | $1,000 | Oakdale, DURBANVILLE, SF | Charitable | 2018 |
| Poway Onstage | $250 | Poway, CA, US | Arts | 2018 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical | 2018 |
| Twin Peaks Middle School | $495 | Poway, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Cinderella's Attic San Diego | $213 | San Diego, CA, US | Funding Of Prom Dresses For Underserved Teenage Girls | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of East County | $500 | Santee, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Athletic | 2017 |
| Toys For Tots | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Vier Pfoten International | $270 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Rancho Bernardo Foundation | $350 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Four Paws Coonhound Rescue | $500 | El Cajon, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | $405 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Therapeutic Riding Scholarships | 2016 |
| The Arc Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of San Diego | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Soccer Kids Of America | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Athletic | 2016 |
| Stephen Murray Family Fund | $300 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 33-0946827 |
| Website | http://www.tobywells.org |
| Address | 17083 OLD COACH RD Poway, CA 92064-1417 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Toby Wells Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Lloyd H Wells |
|---|---|
| President & Ceo | Lynn D Wells |
| Executive Direc | Adrienne Wells Holmes |
| Director | Mike Erwin |
| Director | Dale J Holmes |
Forms 990-PF
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