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Private foundation · EIN 38-3675919

Well of Life

Chicago, IL

Well of Life is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $31.5K in grants and contributions paid across 27 grants, with $208K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Lifegate, Aravali Tribal Mission (redemption Project) and Voice of Preaching of the Gospel.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
LifegateBeech Grove, INChristian Ministry$8,000
Aravali Tribal Mission (redemption Project)Mundelein, ILCharitable$5,000
Voice of Preaching of the GospelColorado Springs, COCharitable$3,100
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXCharitable$2,400
Arabic Presbyterian ChurchChicago, ILCharitable$2,000
Jesus Online MinistriesHigley, AZCharitable$1,600
Aramaic Broadcasting Network IncWalled Lake, MIChristian Broadcasting$1,500
CruOrlando, FLCharitable$1,500
Moody Bible InstituteChicago, ILCharitable$1,500
Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FLCare for the Hungry$1,400
Pacific Garden MissionChicago, ILCharitable$1,200
Shriners Children'sChicago, ILCharitable$700
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$600
Life for Relief & DevelopmentSouthfield, MIGeneral Purpose$500
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAChristian Evangelism$300
Greater Chicago FoodChicago, ILCharitable$200
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral Purpose—
Voice of the TruthColorado Springs, COChristian Evangelism—
United Evangelical ChurchDes Plaines, ILChristian Evangelism—
Elmhurst Christian Reformed ChurchElmhurst, ILChristian Ministry—
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Purpose—
Christ for the Crescent WorldBurke, VAChristian Evangelism—
Arabic Baptist ChurchChicago, ILChristian Ministry—
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable—
Jewish Voice for PeaceChicago, ILCharitable—

The 25 largest of 27 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Well of Life accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Well of Life makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Well of Life give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $31,500 in grants and contributions paid (27 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Well of Life funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Lifegate (IN), $8K, Aravali Tribal Mission (redemption Project) (IL), $5K, Voice of Preaching of the Gospel (CO), $3.1K, Mercy Ships (TX), $2.4K and Arabic Presbyterian Church (IL), $2K.