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The '''Marion G. Wells Foundation''' is an ] grant-making nonprofit organization based in the ]. The '''Marion G. Wells Foundation''' is an American nonprofit organization established in 2001 and headquartered in ]. The foundation operates as a tax-exempt public charity and promotes the values of small government, free enterprise, and a strong national defense.


The Marion G. Wells Foundation is a tax-exempt, public charity organized in 2001. It was founded by Florida socialite and philanthropist ] with the mission of "promoting the values of small government, free enterprise, and a strong national defense." Beginning with gifts from herself and her husband, ], the organization has over $3 million in total ] and an income of approximately $1.5 million.<ref>{{Cite news|title=MARION G WELLS FOUNDATION|url=https://www.foundationsearch.com/TopSP/MARION%20G%20WELLS%20FOUNDATION-367354545.HTML|access-date=2024-12-28|website=foundationsearch.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Marion G Wells Foundation|url=https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/367354545|access-date=2024-12-28|website=]}}</ref> After the death of Marion G. Wells in 2016, the board elected her son, John J. Flemm III, as the new president of the foundation.<ref>{{Cite press release |date=February 2, 2017 |title=Marion Gretsch Wells |url=https://capitalresearch.org/article/marion-gretsch-wells/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite website |title=Marion G Wells Foundation |url=https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/marion-g-wells-foundation,367354545/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=causeiq.com |language=en}}</ref> Founded by Florida socialite and philanthropist Marion G. Wells, the foundation initially received funding from Marion and her husband, Preston A. Wells Jr. As of the fiscal year 2023; the foundation reported approximately $3.17 million in liquid assets and an annual revenue of $1.5 million.<ref>{{Cite news|title=MARION G WELLS FOUNDATION|url=https://www.foundationsearch.com/TopSP/MARION%20G%20WELLS%20FOUNDATION-367354545.HTML|access-date=2024-12-28|website=foundationsearch.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Marion G Wells Foundation|url=https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/367354545|access-date=2024-12-28|website=]}}</ref> Following Marion G. Wells's death in 2016, her son, John J. Flemm III, was elected president of the foundation.<ref>{{Cite press release |date=February 2, 2017 |title=Marion Gretsch Wells |url=https://capitalresearch.org/article/marion-gretsch-wells/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Marion G Wells Foundation |url=https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/marion-g-wells-foundation,367354545/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=causeiq.com |language=en}}</ref>


The organization is a substantial donor to the ]<ref>{{Cite press release|title=2015 Annual Report|url=https://static.heritage.org/annual-report/pdf/TheHeritageFoundation_AnnualReport_2015.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|title=2017 Annual Report|url=https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/2017_AnnualReport_WEB.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref> and the ];<ref>{{Cite news|title=Conservative Partnership Institute|url=https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Conservative_Partnership_Institute|access-date=2024-12-28|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=2018 IRS Form 990|url=https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20491763-conservative-partnership-institute-2018-990/|access-date=2024-12-28|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=2020 IRS Form 990|url=https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21864277-conservative-partnership-institute-2020-990/|access-date=2024-12-28|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=2021 IRS Form 990|url=https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23321411-conservative-partnership-institute-2021-990/|access-date=2024-12-28|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=2022 IRS Form 990|url=https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24229220-conservative-partnership-institute-2022-990/|access-date=2024-12-28|publisher=]}}</ref> the former having honored their contributions.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=2016 Annual Report|url=https://static.heritage.org/annual-report/pdf/TheHeritageFoundation_AnnualReport_2016.pdf|access-date=2024-12-28|website=]}}</ref> The Foundation has been a significant donor to several conservative organizations, notably the ]<ref>{{Cite press release|title=2015 Annual Report|url=https://static.heritage.org/annual-report/pdf/TheHeritageFoundation_AnnualReport_2015.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|title=2017 Annual Report|url=https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/2017_AnnualReport_WEB.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref> and the ].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Conservative Partnership Institute|url=https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Conservative_Partnership_Institute|access-date=2024-12-28|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=2018 IRS Form 990|url=https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20491763-conservative-partnership-institute-2018-990/|access-date=2024-12-28|publisher=]}}</ref>


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Marion G. Wells Foundation
Formation2001
FounderMarion G. Wells
TypeNonprofit organization
HeadquartersWindermere, Florida, U.S.
PresidentJohn J. Flemm III
Revenue$1.5 million (FY23)
Expenses~$500,000 (FY23)
Funding$3,171,755 (FY23)

The Marion G. Wells Foundation is an American nonprofit organization established in 2001 and headquartered in Windermere, Florida. The foundation operates as a tax-exempt public charity and promotes the values of small government, free enterprise, and a strong national defense.

Founded by Florida socialite and philanthropist Marion G. Wells, the foundation initially received funding from Marion and her husband, Preston A. Wells Jr. As of the fiscal year 2023; the foundation reported approximately $3.17 million in liquid assets and an annual revenue of $1.5 million. Following Marion G. Wells's death in 2016, her son, John J. Flemm III, was elected president of the foundation.

The Foundation has been a significant donor to several conservative organizations, notably the Heritage Foundation and the Conservative Partnership Institute.

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  1. "MARION G WELLS FOUNDATION". foundationsearch.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  2. "Marion G Wells Foundation". ProPublica. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  3. "Marion Gretsch Wells" (Press release). Capital Research Center. February 2, 2017. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  4. "Marion G Wells Foundation". causeiq.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  5. "2015 Annual Report" (PDF). The Heritage Foundation (Press release). Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  6. "2017 Annual Report" (PDF). The Heritage Foundation (Press release). Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  7. "Conservative Partnership Institute". Center for Media and Democracy. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  8. "2018 IRS Form 990". Conservative Partnership Institute. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
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