Judith and Richard Welch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Judith and Richard Welch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Riverwoods, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$56,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$620,071
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,700 the year before.
0% 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 | $58,500 | 16 | $596,228 |
| 2024 | $57,700 | 15 | $595,112 |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 12 | $620,071 |
How to apply
Judith and Richard Welch Family 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 Judith and Richard Welch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $33,000 |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Hoover Institute | General | $12,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm | General | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General | $3,000 |
| St Jude Charities | General | $3,000 |
| Paws-Chicago | General | $3,000 |
| Museum of Science Industry | General | $3,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital-Chicago | General | $3,000 |
| Bucks County Tour of Honor | General | $2,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| US Golf Association | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Welch
- Richard Welch
Questions people ask
Does Judith and Richard Welch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judith and Richard Welch Family Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Judith and Richard Welch Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Welch (Foundation Mgr.) and Richard Welch (Director).
What does Judith and Richard Welch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.