Welfund Inc
Accepts applications
Welfund Inc is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $87,000 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $84,500 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $96,500 | 12 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Welfund Inc 7525 SE 24th Street Ste 360, Mercer Island, WA 98040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 236-0734, phill@babermason.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | None specified |
What Welfund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $90,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NW School of Wooden Boat Bu | General support | $50,000 |
| Urban Art Works | General support | $10,000 |
| Leavenworth Ski Hill Heritage Fnd | Facilitate winter recreation | $6,300 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary | General support | $5,000 |
| Grunewald Guild | General support | $5,000 |
| Red & Blue Foundation | Canfield incident | $5,000 |
| Teen & Kid Closet | Ella lopez | $5,000 |
| Wenatchee River Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Chelan County Fire District | General support | $2,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | General support | $1,200 |
| Chris Craft Antique Boat Club | General support | $1,000 |
| Wsu | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Anthony Keyser
- Mary Anne Keyser
- Jill Keyser
Questions people ask
Does Welfund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None specified.
How much does Welfund Inc give?
$96,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Welfund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists M Anthony Keyser (President), Mary Anne Keyser (Vice Preside) and Jill Keyser (Secretary/Tr).
What does Welfund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.