Finis Welch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Finis Welch Foundation is a private foundation in College Station, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $14,461 and the largest $34,026. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$14,461
- Largest grant$34,026
- Assets$39.5 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $408,195 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $276,494 | 16 | $18.1 million |
| 2023 | $408,195 | 30 | $27.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 69 | $39.5 million |
How to apply
Finis 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Finis Welch Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 69 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $34,026 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $33,772 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $33,712 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $32,947 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $32,947 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $32,947 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $31,902 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $31,272 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $30,632 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $28,372 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $27,947 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $27,138 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $26,609 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $26,238 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $25,807 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $25,072 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $24,801 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $24,050 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $23,325 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $22,484 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $22,331 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $21,069 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $19,694 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $18,872 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $18,551 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $17,651 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $17,407 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $17,107 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $17,063 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $16,236 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $16,099 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $15,429 |
| Individual | 2024 fall scholarship | $15,201 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $15,063 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $14,461 |
| Individual | 2024 spring scholarship | $13,576 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $13,423 |
| Individual | 2024 fall scholarship | $13,268 |
| Individual | 2024 fall scholarship | $12,979 |
| Individual | 2024 spring & fall scholarships | $12,582 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Murphy
- Robert Topel
- Lara Anderson
- Phil Gramm
- Wendy Gramm
Questions people ask
Does Finis Welch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Finis Welch Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $14,461.
Who runs Finis Welch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Murphy (Chairman of the Board), Robert Topel (Vice Chair), Lara Anderson (President / Treasurer) and Phil Gramm (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Finis Welch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.