Wells Fargo Foundation

EIN 41-1367441 · MN · NTEE T21

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in CA, NY, TX +39
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Wells Fargo Foundation based in MN paid 1000 grants totaling $151M to 920 organizations across 42 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $8M, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included Concordance, ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC, and The Blackbaud Giving Fund. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,589,696
Giving (latest yr)
$157,383,750
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
1000
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
920
States reached
42
Officers/trustees
14
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Concordance$8,000,000
  • Enterprise Community Partners Inc$6,500,500
  • The Blackbaud Giving Fund$5,997,305
  • Local Initiatives Support Corporation$5,931,000
  • Habitat for Humanity International$5,002,695

Where grants went

  • California$20,566,000 · 172 grants
  • New York$15,071,000 · 73 grants
  • Texas$11,790,000 · 87 grants
  • Missouri$9,600,000 · 25 grants
  • District of Columbia$9,480,000 · 35 grants
  • Georgia$9,077,695 · 40 grants

Grants Paid (1000)

Concordance
St Louis, MO
Concordance Reentry Program National Expansion Jul 2025 - Jun 2028
$8,000,000
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Columbia, MD
Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge
$5,000,500
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Charleston, SC
2025 CCG Prefund 1
$5,000,000
Habitat for Humanity International
Americus, GA
2025 Wells Fargo Builds & Research / Flexible Funding Grant
$4,900,000
African American Leadership Forum
Minneapolis, MN
Support for Northside Forward
$2,000,000
Center for Land Reform INC
Flint, MI
Expanding National Heirs' Property Work, PT 2
$2,000,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
New York City WORTH Planning Collaborative
$1,875,000
Neighborhood Development Center Inc
Saint Paul, MN
Capitol Support for the Ruckus Innovation Center
$1,800,000
Forest Forward
Dallas, TX
Capacity Building and Affordable Housing Development Initiative
$1,650,000
West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition
Charlotte, NC
Three Sisters Market Food Co-op
$1,500,000
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Columbia, MD
Faith Based Development Initiative Expansion
$1,500,000
IRC's Center for Economic Opportunity
San Diego, CA
Financial Opportunity for All
$1,500,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wells Fargo Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Wells Fargo Foundation reported 1000 itemized grants totaling $151M. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $8M (median $50K).

Recent recipients include Concordance, ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC, The Blackbaud Giving Fund, among 920 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wells Fargo Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wells Fargo Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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