Smith-Welsh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Smith-Welsh Foundation is a private foundation in Hailey, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $387,500 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$387,500
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $355,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $320,000 | 40 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 45 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $387,500 | 47 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Smith-Welsh Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Smith-Welsh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $180,000 |
| Idaho | 14 | $97,500 |
| Oregon | 3 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $7,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Coast Botanic Garden | To help ensure a bright future for the garden, enlightening school children, families and seniors who rely on and visit the 87 acres every day. | $50,000 |
| Natural History Museum | Provide funds to aid in supporting the museum | $25,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Provide funds to aid in river conservation | $25,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Protecting and restoring land, water, and wildlife habitat in the wood river valley and surrounding areas. | $25,000 |
| Conservative Angler | Advocates for wild fish and fisheries, protecting and conserving wild steelhead, salmon, trout and char throughout their pacific range. | $15,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Instilling a lifelong love of classical music. | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Dedicated to the arts, culture and history of santa catalina island | $10,000 |
| Native Fish Society | Advocates for the recovery of wild, native fish | $10,000 |
| Cabrillo Aquariummuseum | Provide support and resources to inspire exploration, respect and conservation of southern california marine life. | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of la | Make a difference in a life of a child by providing hope for a healthy future. | $10,000 |
| Idaho Wildlife Federation | Advocates for the conservation of idaho's fish and wildlife, habitat and outdoor heritage. | $10,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | To bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. | $10,000 |
| California Trout | Support work to revitalize waters for resilient wild fish and a better california. | $10,000 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund | Defend the ethical principle of medical freedom. | $10,000 |
| Backcountry Hunters & Anglers | To protect wild public lands, waters and wildlife while upholding the traditions of ethical hunting and fishing. | $10,000 |
| Beaconhouse | Provide funds to rehab center | $5,000 |
| Blind Children's Center | Provide funds for aiding blind children | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Banning Museum | Provide funds to aid in education and preservation | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Center (SB) | Provide funds to support community services | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | Helping the homeless. | $5,000 |
| New Challenge Ministries | Feeding the people of south bay. | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Cancer support groups | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Coast guard support | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Cemetery | Fund for remberance and renewal. | $5,000 |
| Help | Provide funding for counseling and education | $5,000 |
| Idaho Rivers United | Protecting rivers | $5,000 |
| Palos Verdes Art Center | Provide funds to support the arts | $5,000 |
| Project Mexico | Provide funds to aid in building homes for the poor | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Tending to the poor, feedng the hungry, sheltering the homeless, caring for the sick, etc. | $5,000 |
| Senior Connection | Connecting seniors with essential services, meaningful programming, their peers and the local community to foster purposeful and passion-filled lives. | $5,000 |
| Utah Chukar and Wildlife | To support solid scientific wildlife management | $5,000 |
| West Valley Food Pantry | To alleviate hunger | $5,000 |
| Deschutes River Alliance | Science-based conservation group dedicated to research of the deschutes river basis and restoration of critical habitat in the lower deschutes river. | $5,000 |
| San Pedro YMCA | To strengthen communities. | $5,000 |
| Southern Arizona Quail Forever | To conserve, portect and enhance wildlife habitat i southern arizona. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Maritime Institute | To offer educational adventures at-sea for youth from under-resourced communitites, with a focus on character-building and skill-building opportunities through sail training. | $5,000 |
| The Community Library | Provide free resources and services. | $5,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | To end hunger. | $5,000 |
| Project Big Wood | Unite the community towards a better big wood river through data, education, advocacy, and earthworks. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Welsh
- Peter Welsh
- Robert T Welsh
Questions people ask
Does Smith-Welsh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith-Welsh Foundation give?
$387,500 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Smith-Welsh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Welsh (President), Peter Welsh (Secretary) and Robert T Welsh (Chief Financial Officer).
What does Smith-Welsh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.