Tony R Wells Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tony R Wells Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lewis Center, Ohio, registered in 2002, with $1,416,324 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3582 Woodstone Dr, Lewis Center, OH, 43035 EIN 31-1778364 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 20.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$407K
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Tony R Wells Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating49 mo reserves · +71% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tony R Wells Foundation: 49 mo reserves · +71% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Tony R Wells Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tony R Wells Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3582 Woodstone Dr, Lewis Center, OH, 43035
- City
- Lewis Center
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $538KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
71.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$538K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,416,324▼20.6% | $406,611▲35.0% | $1,662,571▲15.3% | $2,200,119▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,783,014▲64.8% | $301,285▼25.4% | $1,442,133▲66.7% | $2,141,631▼12.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,081,719▲331% | $403,893▲55.5% | $865,147▲853% | $2,433,611▲37.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $251,094▼8.4% | $259,787▼10.4% | $90,822▼13.7% | $1,770,619▼8.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $274,025▲16.3% | $289,998▼4.7% | $105,271 | $1,935,704▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $235,696▲8.4% | $304,301▲2.7% | $0 | $1,857,889▼10.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $217,419▼21.4% | $296,365▲16.0% | $0▲100% | $2,065,646▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $276,521▲210% | $255,514▼21.3% | -$85,196▲48.9% | $2,108,583▲7.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $89,145▼11.2% | $324,832▲58.7% | -$166,665▼613% | $1,961,567▲138% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $100,364▲189% | $204,694▲29.1% | -$23,372▼369% | $823,148▲58.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $34,690 | $158,566 | $8,677 | $520,184 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $179K total
4 grants to Tony R Wells Foundation totaling $179K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Neighborhood | 2024 | $102,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Advancing philanthropy | 2023 | $41,700 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tony R Wells Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tony R Wells Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1778364, based in Lewis Center, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tony R Wells Foundation's EIN?
- Tony R Wells Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1778364.
- How much revenue does Tony R Wells Foundation report?
- Tony R Wells Foundation reported $1,416,324 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tony R Wells Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Tony R Wells Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tony R Wells Foundation (EIN 31-1778364) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.