The Welsh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Welsh Foundation is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,208 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$27,208
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$677,688
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,757 the year before.
87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $25,650 | 7 | $716,302 |
| 2023 | $24,757 | 25 | $639,270 |
| 2024 | $27,208 | 23 | $677,688 |
How to apply
The Welsh 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 The Welsh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $16,807 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,353 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,035 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $513 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of the Main Line | General support | $5,000 |
| Tyler Arboretum | General support | $3,500 |
| Squash Smarts of Philadelphia | General support | $2,262 |
| Wounded Warriors | General support | $2,000 |
| Hope PHL | General support | $1,500 |
| Isaa | General support | $1,500 |
| Aerial Recovery | General support | $1,353 |
| The Ninevah Foundation | General support | $1,035 |
| Broad Street Ministry of Philadelphia | General support | $1,000 |
| First Step Staffing | General support | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $1,000 |
| Nurturing Minds | General support | $1,000 |
| J Wood Platt Scholarship for Caddies | General support | $936 |
| Haddonfield Friends School | General support | $513 |
| Great Allegheny Passage | General support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General support | $500 |
| Red Cross | General support | $500 |
| Shared Hope International | General support | $500 |
| St Matthews House | General support | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General support | $500 |
| All 4 Paws Rescue | General support | $256 |
| Jefferson Fire Company | General support | $250 |
| Philabundance | General support | $103 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Welsh
- Brendan Welsh
Questions people ask
Does The Welsh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Welsh Foundation give?
$27,208 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Welsh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Welsh (President) and Brendan Welsh (Vice President).
What does The Welsh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.