Private foundation · EIN 95-4287544 · Westlake Vlg, California

Julien & Vera Welles 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: 1 grants paid, $204K total, median $204K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$204K
Median grant
$204K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CAGeneral$204K

About this foundation

Julien & Vera Welles Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake Vlg, California, administered in care of Vera May Welles, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Julien & Vera Welles 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 Julien & Vera Welles Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $204K across 1 grants, a median of $204K.

Where does Julien & Vera Welles Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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