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James and Jane Welch Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ada, Michigan · EIN 382927749

James and Jane Welch Foundation is a private foundation in Ada, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $425,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$382,50021$7.3 million
2023$00$7.8 million
2024$425,00020$8.2 million

How to apply

James and Jane Welch 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James and Jane Welch Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan12$291,500
Florida5$103,500
Colorado1$15,000
Minnesota1$10,000
Maryland1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$200,000
Our Hope Association
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$34,000
Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie Cnty
Fort Pierce, FL
General contribution$32,000
Hibiscus Children's Center
Jensen Beach, FL
General contribution$32,000
Jesus House of Hope
Stuart, FL
General contribution$32,000
Mile High United Way
Denver, CO
General contribution$15,000
Disability Advocates of Kent County
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$10,000
Feeding America West Michigan
Comstock Park, MI
General contribution$10,000
Minneapolis Heart Institute Fndtn
Minneapolis, MN
General contribution$10,000
Brightfocus Foundation
Clarksburg, MD
General contribution$5,000
Camp Henry
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$5,000
Community Food Club
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$5,000
Da Blodgett - St Johns Home
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$5,000
Home Repair Services
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$5,000
John Ball Zoo
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$5,000
Naples Community Hospital
Naples, FL
General contribution$5,000
Safe Haven Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
Capital campaign$5,000
YWCA - West Central Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
General contribution$5,000
I Understand Love Heals
Ada, MI
General contribution$2,500
Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc
Naples, FL
General contribution$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James and Jane Welch Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James and Jane Welch Foundation give?

$425,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs James and Jane Welch Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jane N Welch (President), Charles B Welch (Treasurer), Thomas B Welch (Vice Preside) and Elizabeth M Welch (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does James and Jane Welch Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and health.

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