Welter Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Welter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bristol, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $691,465 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$691,465
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $563,629 the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $563,629 | 38 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $691,465 | 38 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
Welter Foundation Inc 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 Welter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 26 | $534,420 |
| Michigan | 6 | $107,495 |
| Florida | 4 | $39,550 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Botanical Gardens Inc | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Bashor Children's Home | General operating support | $61,000 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Child and Parent Services Inc | General operating support | $47,680 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Premier Arts Inc | General operating support | $32,500 |
| United Way of Elkhart County | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Tumaini Fund USA | General operating support | $19,550 |
| Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation (WNIT) | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Women's Care Center Naples | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Humane Society of Elkhart County Inc | General operating support | $14,735 |
| Adec | General operating support | $13,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County | General operating support | $7,925 |
| YWCA North Central Indiana- Safe Haven | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Michiana | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph River Assoc Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| LoveWay Inc | General operating support | $3,750 |
| Edwardsburg Sports Complex | General operating support | $3,320 |
| E3 Robotics Center Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Lexington House of Elkhart Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Patrons of the Arts in Rural Communites | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ryan's Place | General operating support | $2,500 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center | General operating support | $2,045 |
| Scholarship America Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Cancer Resources for Elkhart County Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Upper St Joe River Rats Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Samaritan Center Health and Living | General operating support | $1,000 |
| TUNES Music Makers | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Church Community Services | General operating support | $785 |
| Beaver Island Rural Health Center | General operating support | $375 |
| Brian Parker Memorial Foundation | General operating support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward P Welter
- Cynthia S Gillard
- Jill R Sigsbee
- Jack Welter
- Wilhelmina J Welter
Questions people ask
Does Welter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Welter Foundation Inc give?
$691,465 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Welter Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward P Welter (President & Director), Cynthia S Gillard (Secretary & Director), Jill R Sigsbee (Director) and Jack Welter (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Welter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and youth programs.