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Ethel Dow Wells Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$11.2k (2023)

Expenses
$17.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$349k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,166
Expenses
$17,631
Net Income
-$6,465
Net Assets
$349,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,166
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $17,310
98.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $349,160
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $349,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Secretary) $0 $0
John Palmer (Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Dodge (Member) $0 $0
Ted Pennock (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barbara Brehm Curtis (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,712
Expenses
$20,802
Net Income
-$1,090
Net Assets
$346,208
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $500
2.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $10,998
55.8%
Sales of Assets $8,214
41.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,500
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,208
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $346,208
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Secretary) $0 $0
John Palmer (Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Dodge (Member) $0 $0
Ted Pennock (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barbara Brehm Curtis (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,663
Expenses
$20,278
Net Income
-$615
Net Assets
$408,604
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $460
2.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $13,296
67.6%
Sales of Assets $5,907
30.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,000
98.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $408,604
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $408,604
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Secretary) $0 $0
John Palmer (Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Dodge (Member) $0 $0
Ted Pennock (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barbara Brehm Curtis (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$23,390
Expenses
$19,758
Net Income
$3,632
Net Assets
$393,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $460
2.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $12,444
53.2%
Sales of Assets $10,486
44.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $19,695
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $393,387
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $393,386
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Secretary) $0 $0
John Palmer (Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Dodge (Member) $0 $0
Ted Pennock (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barbara Brehm Curtis (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$21,571
Expenses
$20,164
Net Income
$1,407
Net Assets
$393,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $460
2.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $12,517
58.0%
Sales of Assets $8,594
39.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,103
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $393,903
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $393,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Secretary) $0 $0
John Palmer (Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Dodge (Member) $0 $0
Ted Pennock (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barbara Brehm Curtis (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$18,588
Expenses
$21,438
Net Income
-$2,850
Net Assets
$402,068
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,238
60.5%
Sales of Assets $7,350
39.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $21,379
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,068
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $402,068
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Secretary) $0 $0
John Palmer (Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Dodge (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$20,783
Expenses
$20,054
Net Income
$729
Net Assets
$419,725
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $322
1.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,463
55.2%
Sales of Assets $8,998
43.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,000
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $419,725
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $419,725
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Seth Lustig (Clerk) $0 $0
Charles M Cohn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Officer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,331
Expenses
$18,741
Net Income
$590
Net Assets
$410,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $782
4.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,379
58.9%
Sales of Assets $7,170
37.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,691
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,449
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $410,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Seth Lustig (Clerk) $0 $0
Charles M Cohn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Officer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,986
Expenses
$18,052
Net Income
-$4,066
Net Assets
$369,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,380
9.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,588
82.9%
Sales of Assets $1,018
7.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,000
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $369,504
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $369,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Martha Lyman (President) $0 $0
Seth Lustig (Clerk) $0 $0
Charles M Cohn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherry Hager (Officer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,683
Expenses
$18,880
Net Income
-$6,197
Net Assets
$394,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $460
3.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,569
91.2%
Sales of Assets $654
5.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,600
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,807
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $394,807
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Pamela Walker (President) $0 $0
Seth Lustig (Vice President) $0 $0
Charles M Cohn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Pamela Walker (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Daniel F Graves (Assistant Clerk) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,931
Expenses
$18,276
Net Income
-$5,345
Net Assets
$371,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,196
9.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,735
90.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,000
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $371,262
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $371,262

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,942
Expenses
$16,305
Net Income
-$4,363
Net Assets
$358,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $368
3.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,574
96.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,000
98.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $358,989
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $358,989

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,340
Expenses
$16,293
Net Income
-$2,953
Net Assets
$323,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $368
2.8%
Interest Revenue $788
5.9%
Dividends $11,827
88.7%
Sales of Assets $357
2.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,000
98.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $323,644
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $323,644

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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