Private foundation · Brentwood
Dustin J Wells Foundation
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $6,125 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $125 to $6,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $6,125
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $125 to $6,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,062, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $6,125
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,125 | $6,125 | 2 |
| 2024 | $11K | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Dennis WellsTrustee
- Doris WellsTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support the mission of training the homeless or incarcerated men in the culinary arts for employment (1 grant)
- Support the mission of educating children of diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds by establishing... (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambscroft Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Support the mission of training the homeless or incarcerated men in the... | $6,000 |
| New Hope Academy | Franklin, Williamson County | Support the mission of educating children of diverse racial and... | $125 |
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