Local Giving.
Lasting Impact.
Helping you make a difference in Wells County.
triple your impact in wells county!
Your generosity can go three times as far! Thanks to a $697,000 matching fund grant from Lilly Endowment, every $1 in qualifying gifts to the Wells County Foundation’s Community Enhancement Endowment can be matched with $2 from Lilly Endowment.
Help us reach our $233,000 fundraising goal and maximize this incredible opportunity to strengthen our unrestricted endowment and provide more resources for local nonprofits through our competitive grant programs.
Looking to leave a lasting legacy? Your gift may also be used to establish a named unrestricted fund—creating an impact that continues for generations.
Hope Lights a Tree
In the spirit of the season, The Wells County Foundation invites you to take part in the annual Hope Lights a Tree program — a meaningful tradition that brings our community together to honor and remember loved ones.
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With each donation, an ornament is placed on the tree at the Angel of Hope Memorial Park as a symbol of love and remembrance. All are welcome to join us for the Remembrance and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 at 7 p.m. in Bluffton.​
Each year, the Bette A. Erxleben Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who has made outstanding, sustained, and selfless contributions to the Wells County community. Recipients represent the very best of community spirit—those whose volunteer work has made a lasting impact in areas such as youth, education, human services, community development, health, or the environment.
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This year, we are proud to recognize Deb Johnson as our 2026 Volunteer of the Year!
