Private foundation · EIN 26-3836748 · Spokane, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Welsh Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $742K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$742K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eastern Wa University ScholarshipCheney, WAScholarship$230K
Innovia FoundationSpokane, WACommunity$100K
St Aloysius Grade SchoolSpokane, WAFinancial school support$75K
Nazareth GuildSpokane, WAFinancial support of local schools$50K
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolSpokane, WAEducational support$50K
Hub Sports CenterLiberty Lake, WAYouth sports$50K
Ccs FdnSpokane, WASupporting student scholarships$40K
Catholic Charities Annual FundSpokane, WAFinancial support$25K
Cancer Can'tFour Lakes, WACancer research$25K
Cascade Education FoundationLeavenworth, WAFinancial support for education$15K
Trinity Catholic SchoolSpokane, WAFinancial support$15K
Community Foundation of South PugetOlympia, WAFinancial support$15K
Sally's PlaceSpokane, WAEmergency foster care$15K
Christ KitchenSpokane, WAWomen life skills$15K
Teen & Kid ClosetSpokane, WABoost kids' self esteem$15K
St Mary Catholic SchoolSpokane Valley, WAEducation$7,550

About this foundation

Welsh Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spokane, Washington, administered in care of Stephanie Welsh, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Welsh Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Welsh Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $742K across 16 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Welsh Family Foundation give?

Washington (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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