John And Marilyn Wells | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 68-0526427
Foundation Overview
Based in Encino, CA, John And Marilyn Wells has awarded 395 grants totaling $18,899,939 to organizations in New York, California and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $70 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$18,899,939
Total Assets
$15,834,568
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 12%
5 of 42 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
California
74% 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 Los Angeles (71%), Santa Monica (8%), Woodland Hills (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-8%
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into John And Marilyn Wells'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A New Way Of Life Rentry Project | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alexandria House | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Big Sunday | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Bravo Vail | $1,000 | Vail, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Butterfly's Haven | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Children's Action Network | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Girls Incorporated | $1,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mayors Fund For Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $100,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| My Dog Is My Home | $1,000 | Ridgewood, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| National Foster Youth Institute | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nga Hancock Park | $5,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $5,000 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $2,500 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Sbes Parent Teacher Association | $5,000 | Haleiwa, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Social Justice Partners La | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| St James Food Pantry | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Sunnyside Baptist Church | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ucla | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| A New Way Of Life Rentry Project | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alexandria House | $200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Sunday | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bravo Vail | $1,000 | Vail, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Children's Action Network | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Civicas | $350 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $350,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Extrordinary Families | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Girls Incorporated | $5,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Go For Pas Alliance | $50,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Heart And Soul Center | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Imagine La | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $250,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| National Foster Youth Institute | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nga Hancock Park | $5,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $2,500 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Social Justice Partners La | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Southern Ca Public Radio | $2,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $25,575 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St James Food Pantry | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sunnyside Baptist Church | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wilshire Sports Association | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alexandria House | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Sunday | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail | $1,000 | Vail, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp Lightbulb | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Children's Action Network | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $90,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hanalei Initiative | $25,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hollywood Chamber Of Commerice | $350 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Imagine La | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lachsa Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Look What She Did | $2,500 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Midnight Mission | $450 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $500,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nga Inc | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $2,500 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $1,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St James Food Pantry | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Actors Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Ebell Of Los Angeles | $70 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Friends Of The Children | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $750,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alexandria House | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Sunday | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail | $1,000 | Vail, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp Lightbulb | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Children's Action Network | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $90,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hanalei Initiative | $25,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hollywood Chamber Of Commerice | $350 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Imagine La | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lachsa Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Look What She Did | $2,500 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Midnight Mission | $450 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $500,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nga Inc | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $2,500 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $1,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St James Food Pantry | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Actors Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Ebell Of Los Angeles | $70 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Friends Of The Children | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $750,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alexandria House | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Sunday | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail | $1,000 | Vail, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp Lightbulb | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Children's Action Network | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $90,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Funders Together To End Homelessness | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hanalei Initiative | $25,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hollywood Chamber Of Commerice | $350 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Imagine La | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lachsa Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Look What She Did | $2,500 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Midnight Mission | $450 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $500,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nga Inc | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $2,500 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $1,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St James Food Pantry | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Actors Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Ebell Of Los Angeles | $70 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Friends Of The Children | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $750,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Alexandria House | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Big Sunday | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Community Partners | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Imagine La | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jovenes | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $6,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Look What She Did | $2,500 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $300,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Nga Hancock Park | $2,500 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $2,500 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St James Food Pantry | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Stories From The Frontline | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Stories From The Frontline | $79,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Actors Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Santa Monica College Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Thacher School | $150,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Unicef | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Friends Of The Children | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Alexandria House | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Array Alliance | $50,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Big Sunday | $8,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Global Wildlife Conservation | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Imagine La | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Jovenes | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $10,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $6,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $550,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Nga Hancock Park | $1,952 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $2,500 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Santa Monica College Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $575 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| St James Food Pantry | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Ebell Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Oneta Foundation | $1,000 | Jurupa Valley, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Unicef | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Friends Of The Children | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Way | $175,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Achvat Amim | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Alexandria House | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| American Film Institute | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Arts High Foundation Guild | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Asia Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Big Sunday | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Campbell Hall | $50,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $500,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | John Wells Visiting Professorship In Directing Program | 2018 |
| Civic Nation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Colorado College | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Giffords Courage To Fight Gun Violence | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hui Makana | $5,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Imagine La | $10,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Look What She Did | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $300,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Operation Gratitude | $2,500 | Chatsworth, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $1,000 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St James Episcopal School | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Ebell Of Los Angeles | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Help Group | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Rape Foundation | $30,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Ucla | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Unicef | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way | $175,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Arts High Foundation Guild | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Campbell Hall | $25,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $500,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | John Wells Visiting Professorship In Directing Program | 2017 |
| Colorado College | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Compton Junior Posse | $1,000 | Compton, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Forum On Law Culture & Society Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Girls Incorporated | $10,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | $500 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Imagine La | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $500 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lacma | $1,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Marlborough School | $127 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $300,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| National Foster Youth Institute | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| St James Episcopal School | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Alliance For Children's Rights | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Colleagues | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The New Village School | $1,500 | Sausalito, CA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2017 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United Friends Of The Children | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United States Fund For Unicef | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| University Of Southern California-school Of Cinematic Art | $500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Usc Center On Philanthropy And Public Policy | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Warriors Youth Baseball Academy | $12,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern California | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Bard College | $10,000 | Annandaleon Hudson, NY, US | Unrestrictedunrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Campbell Hall | $25,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $500,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | John Wells Visiting Professorship In Directing Program | 2016 |
| Childrens Institute Inc | $10,900 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Downtown Womens Center | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| Extrordinary Families | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Saban Free Clinic | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $500 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $500 | Lihue, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Marlborough School | $300,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | $100,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Providence St Joseph Foundation | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| St James Episcopal School | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Alliance For Children's Rights | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles | $300,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The New Village School | $1,500 | Sausalito, CA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| The Rape Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Writers Guild Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| United Friends Of The Children | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestrictedunrestrictedunrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| United States Fund For Unicef | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Warriors Youth Baseball Academy | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Wright Institute Los Angeles | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for John And Marilyn Wells as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 68-0526427 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6345 BALBOA BLVD STE 375 BLDG 4 Encino, CA 91316-5238 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee John And Marilyn Wells's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-chairman | John Wells |
|---|---|
| Co-chairman | Marilyn Wells |
Forms 990-PF
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