James A Welch Foundation
Accepts applications
James A Welch Foundation is a private foundation in Flint, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $154,750 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$154,750
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $142,500 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $145,500 | 10 | $3.3 million |
| 2023 | $142,500 | 9 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $154,750 | 11 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen Schlott 5206 Gateway CNT Ste 100, Flint, MI 48507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (810) 238-4617 |
| What to submit | The foundation requires a summary page to include data about the organization submitting the request, name, address, amount requested, purpose, etc. Also included should be a narrative portion of how the project is expected to make a difference and how it will benefit people beyond those immediately served by it. Various support material must be attached, a project budget, list showing organizations and amounts of projected grants and received amounts, a financial statement, list of key project personnel, list of members of the governing body and a photocopy of the organization's exemption letter from the internal revenue service. The foundation requires eight (8) copies of all the paper work. |
| Deadlines | Funding proposals should be submitted by the 20th of february, may, august or november in order to r |
| Restrictions | Educational, guidance and counselling for gifted students - generally restricted to residents of genesee county Michigan |
What James A Welch Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $154,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tapology | Summer tap intensive | $25,000 |
| Flint Science Fair | General | $25,000 |
| Mi Robotics Foundation | Metal muscle | $20,000 |
| McCree Theatre | Mccree theatre repertory company | $20,000 |
| Flint Institute of Music | Fspa esembles | $16,000 |
| Flint Institute of Arts | Pre-college portfolio | $15,000 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Villag | Young authors | $10,000 |
| 100 K Ideas | Young innovators | $10,000 |
| Chosen Few Arts Council | Fine arts summer camp | $5,000 |
| Grand Blanc Youth Arts | Youth arts program | $5,000 |
| Grand Blanc Schools - Odyssey of Mi | Odyssey of mind | $3,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Ganakas
- Stephen Schlott
- Ernelle Taylor
- Tina Smith
- Rebecca Pettengill
- Dennis Haley
- Craig Coney
Questions people ask
Does James A Welch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Funding proposals should be submitted by the 20th of february, may, august or november in order to r.
How much does James A Welch Foundation give?
$154,750 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs James A Welch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gail Ganakas (President), Stephen Schlott (Secretary/Tr), Ernelle Taylor (Director) and Tina Smith (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does James A Welch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.