Private foundation · EIN 95-4705477 · Culver City, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $210K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
7
$210K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Angelica Center for Arts & MusicLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$35K
One VoiceSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support$35K
Safe Place for YouthVenice, CAGeneral operating support$35K
A Step BeyondEscondido, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Imagine LALos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Good Shepherd ShelterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Harvest HomeSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support$20K

About this foundation

The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Culver City, California, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $210K across 7 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc give?

California (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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