Cliff & Norma Wells Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Buchanan, Virginia · EIN 31-1783158
- Virginia
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Virginia
- Total giving
- $140KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE CLIFF AND NORMA WELLS FOUNDATION MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LISTED SEPARATELY IN SCHEDULE A OF THIS TAX RETURN. THESE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS COLLECTIVELY 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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | $65K | 2023 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | $45K | 2023 |
| Young Life | $34K | 2023 |
| Straight Street Roanoke Valley Inc | $27K | 2023 |
| Milligan University | $15K | 2023 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.