Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation
Accepts applications
Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation is a private foundation in Victoria, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $375,000 and the largest $530,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$375,000
- Largest grant$530,000
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $35,000 | 1 | $55.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 8 | $146 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric L Kucera 101 S Main St Ste 400, Victoria, TX 77901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 573-3255, ekucera@hwullp.com |
| What to submit | There is currently no set format for applications. Requests should include the following (1) most recent form 990, (2) most recent copy of audited or reviewed financial statements, (3) information regarding the activities of the charity, and (4) description of funding being requested. |
| Deadlines | There are currently no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The trust document specifies that the trust assets be used to make charitable distributions only to entities that qualify as a "qualified charitable recipient" meaning an entity that is described in code section 170(c), 2055(a) and 2522(a). In the case of any distribution to a charitable receipient described in code section 170(c)(1), the distribution shall be made for exclusively public purposes. The trust document specifies that the trust assets be used primarily for christian evangelism, christian missions, christian discipleship, and the teaching of the gospel of jesus christ, including to organizations that serve as witness to the teachings of jesus christ, with the goal being to primarily benefit christian children's homes. |
What Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $2.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arms of Hope | General funding | $530,000 |
| Childrens Home of Lubbock | General funding | $500,000 |
| Sunny Glen Childrens Home | General funding | $500,000 |
| Texas Baptist Childrens Home | General funding | $500,000 |
| Miracle Farm | General funding | $250,000 |
| Brownson Home | General funding | $200,000 |
| Hendrick Home for Children | General funding | $100,000 |
| Perpetual Help Home | General funding | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric L Kucera
- Linda K Kauffman
- Karen S Karm
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are currently no submission deadlines..
How much does Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $375,000.
Who runs Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric L Kucera (Trustee), Linda K Kauffman (Trustee) and Karen S Karm (Trustee).
What does Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.