Welch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Welch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,910 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $21,950 and the largest $45,000. 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$230,910
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$21,950
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $207,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $207,550 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $207,000 | 9 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $230,910 | 10 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
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 Welch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 7 | $142,010 |
| Washington | 1 | $45,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $23,900 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University | Support for educational & religious programs | $45,000 |
| Helping Hand Ministry | Support for services provided to the needy | $27,010 |
| Camp Loughridge | Support for religious & youth programs | $25,000 |
| Literacy Evangelism International | Support for religious & educational programs | $25,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Support for educational programs | $23,900 |
| Individual | Support for religious programs | $20,000 |
| Asbury School of Theology | Support for educational & religious programs | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Tulsa | Support for religious programs | $20,000 |
| Neighbors Along the Line | Support for services provided to the needy | $15,000 |
| Goodland Academy | Support for educational programs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy Welch Hoyt
- William J Welch II
- Douglas S Welch
- Grace Sensintaffar
- William T Welch
- Nicholas A Welch
Questions people ask
Does Welch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Welch Family Foundation give?
$230,910 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $21,950.
Who runs Welch Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peggy Welch Hoyt (VP & Secretary), William J Welch II (Dir & President), Douglas S Welch (Director) and Grace Sensintaffar (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Welch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.