Private foundation · EIN 83-1471700 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $80K total, median $10K. 75% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$80K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COGeneral purpose$50K
Arvada Community Food Bank Dba Community TableArvada, COGeneral purpose$10K
High Fives Nonprofit FoundationTruckee, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Love for LilyBoulder, COGeneral purpose$10K

By state: Colorado 3 · California 1

About this foundation

Welch Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Daniel Welch, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Welch Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Welch Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $80K across 4 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Welch Family Foundation give?

Colorado (3 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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