Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation
Accepts applications
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation is a private foundation in Sinton, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $217,734 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $23,258 and the largest $28,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$217,734
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$23,258
- Largest grant$28,500
- Assets$40.2 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $184,610 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $184,610 | 10 | $38.7 million |
| 2024 | $217,734 | 10 | $40.2 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Rob Bessie Welder Wildlife PO Box 1400, Sinton, TX 78387 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 364-2643, djames@welderwildlife.org |
| What to submit | Application details: electronic submissions (pdf format) are preferred. Application packets should include the following seven components: (1) a research proposal, not more than 6 pages in length (2) a budget, completed using the template provided on the wwf website (3) a statement of career objectives, less than one page (4) curriculum vitae of the applicant (5) academic transcripts, including undergraduate degree (6) letter of endorsement from the applicant's advisor(s) and (7) an additional letter of recommendation. |
| Deadlines | The deadline for submission of application materials is october 1 for projects beginning the followi |
| Restrictions | The foundation will consider research proposals in the areas of animal behavior, biology, botany, conservation education, conservation social sciences, ecology, ecosystem services, genetics, mammalogy, ornithology, parasitology, range science, veterinary pathology, and wildlife sciences. The foundation requires that each fellowship award be administered by an accredited U.S. Based institution and that the proposed research has relevance to conservation in the U.S. Fellowships are directed for graduate students with a required gpa of 3.0/4.0. Fellowship awards (stipends) for full-time students are 1,800 per month for m.s. Candidates and 2,000 per month for ph.d. Candidates. All awards shall follow guidance as provided in the welder wildlife foundation fellowship policy and procedures. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $193,734 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $28,500 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $25,747 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $24,171 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $24,000 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $24,000 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $22,516 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $22,000 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $21,600 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $14,400 |
| Individual | Payment for fellowship | $10,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel H Thomas
- John J Welder V
- HC Weil
- Harvey C Weil Jr
- John J Welder VI
- D Lynn Drawe
- Joseph D James
- Fidel Hernandez
Questions people ask
Does Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline for submission of application materials is october 1 for projects beginning the followi.
How much does Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation give?
$217,734 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $23,258.
Who runs Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel H Thomas (Trustee), John J Welder V (Trustee), HC Weil (Trustee) and Harvey C Weil Jr (Adv Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.