George T Welch Testamentary Trust
Accepts applications
George T Welch Testamentary Trust is a private foundation in Walla Walla, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,977 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$170,977
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $139,172 the year before.
73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $148,576 | 93 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $139,172 | 67 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $170,977 | 82 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marco Contreras Baker Boyer Bank PO Box 1796, Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 525-2000 |
| What to submit | Application letter stating academic plans or other need, and statement of resources and expenses. |
| Deadlines | Feb 15, may 15, aug 15 and nov 15 medical requests; may 1 for academic requests and july 31 comm req |
| Restrictions | Resident of walla walla county, Washington |
What George T Welch Testamentary Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 77 | $164,102 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $2,875 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $5,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Individual | To support the students goal of completing college with scholarship money | $4,000 |
| Vernacular Architecture Forum | Subsidize conference held in walla walla in may 2026 | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Choral Society | Sponsor classical conert at cordiner hall | $4,000 |
| Downtown Walla Walla Foundation | Increase the attendance at the wheelin walla walla car show and support local businesses | $4,000 |
| United Way of the Blue Mountains | Supply age-appropriate books to 1k children in walla walla county | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Senior Center | Provides meals for adults struggling with mental or physical health issues | $4,000 |
| Hope Heals | Purchase donation totes | $4,000 |
| Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity | Subsidize housing construction for low-income homebuyers | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Library | Revitalize walla walla public library | $4,000 |
| Power House Theatre | General support | $4,000 |
| The Refinery | Purchase materials for veteran pottery programs | $3,800 |
| Hope Street | Upgrade or maintain digital tools and other software for organization | $3,750 |
| Community Council | Increasing internet availability and affordability for community members of the greater walla walla area | $3,581 |
| Friends of Children of Walla Walla | Funding for child mentors in the abc program | $3,581 |
| Student Health Options DBA the Health Center | Cover costs of precriptions and care for uninsured youth | $3,098 |
| Mo's Place | Supporting walla walla foster youth with needed equipment, clothes, etc. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support for necessary medical procedures and supplies | $2,711 |
| Communities in the Schools of the Blue Mountains | Purchase basic needs for low-income students | $2,500 |
| Columbia Middle School | Subscribe to the junior library guild for book purchases | $2,000 |
| Kingdom Gates Ministries | Build a roadside chapel to provide mentorship services to youth in hard to reach areas | $2,000 |
| Common Roots Housing Trust | Support homebuyers in walla walla valley | $2,000 |
| Walla Walla Symphony | Support for concerts in 2025-26 | $2,000 |
| Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless | Increase food budget for shelter serving | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support for necessary medical procedures and supplies | $1,750 |
| Whitman College | Subsidize weekly youth choir program | $1,700 |
| Individual | Support for necessary medical procedures and supplies | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Baker Boyer Bank
Questions people ask
Does George T Welch Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Feb 15, may 15, aug 15 and nov 15 medical requests; may 1 for academic requests and july 31 comm req.
How much does George T Welch Testamentary Trust give?
$170,977 in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs George T Welch Testamentary Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Baker Boyer Bank (Trustee).
What does George T Welch Testamentary Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.