Private foundation · EIN 26-4421502 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Conway - Welch 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: 8 grants paid, $739K total, median $65K. 88% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$739K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in TN
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Next Door IncNashville, TNServe women in crisis$250K
Vanderbilt Univ School of NursingNashville, TNScholarship pledge$225K
Vanderbilt University Medical CtrNashville, TNNurse career scholarship fund$125K
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCEndowment fund$125K
Proverbs 1210 Animal RescueBurns, TNFor conduct of exempt purpose$4,000
Wags & Walks NashvilleHermitage, TNFor conduct of exempt purpose$4,000
Old Friends Senior Dog SanctuaryMount Juliet, TNFor conduct of exempt purpose$4,000
Vanderbilt Univ School of NursingNashville, TNSimulation lab for nursing school$2,000

By state: Tennessee 7 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Conway - Welch Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, administered in care of Douglas J Brown, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Conway - Welch 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 Conway - Welch Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $739K across 8 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Conway - Welch Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (7 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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