JAMES A WELCH FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2017–2025
$961K
67 grants · $107K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $8K–$20K
grant size
56%
supporter · 15/27 multi-year
repeat
$3.3M
Assets · 2021
27
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JOHN BRIGGS
Phone
8102384617
Deadlines
FUNDING PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY THE 20TH OF FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST OR NOVEMBER IN ORDER TO R
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES A SUMMARY PAGE TO INCLUDE DATA ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING THE REQUEST, NAME, ADDRESS, AMOUNT REQUESTED, PURPOSE, ETC. ALSO INCLUDED SHOULD BE A NARRATIVE PORTION OF HOW THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HOW IT WILL BENEFIT PEOPLE BEYOND THOSE IMMEDIATELY SERVED BY IT. VARIOUS SUPPORT MATERIAL MUST BE ATTACHED, A PROJECT BUDGET, LIST SHOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS OF PROJECTED GRANTS AND RECEIVED AMOUNTS, A FINANCIAL STATEMENT, LIST OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL, LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND A PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPTION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES EIGHT (8) COPIES OF ALL THE PAPER WORK.
Restrictions
EDUCATIONAL, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING FOR GIFTED STUDENTS - GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO RESIDENTS OF GENESEE COUNTY MICHIGAN
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $114K | $2.6M | $116K | 11 |
| 2018 | $111K | $2.6M | $226K | 9 |
| 2019 | $133K | $2.7M | $64K | 9 |
| 2020 | N/A | $2.7M | $183K | N/A |
| 2021 | $147K | $3.3M | $323K | 9 |
| 2023 | $159K | $3.0M | $428K | 9 |
| 2024 | $142K | $3.3M | $245K | 9 |
| 2025 | $155K | $3.6M | $302K | 11 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 67 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$10K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$45K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| GAIL GANAKAS | PRESIDENT | $2K |
| REBECCA PETTENGILL | V PRESIDENT | $1K |
| STEPHEN SCHLOTT | SECRETARY/TR | $800 |
| ERNELLE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | — |
| TINA SMITH | DIRECTOR | — |
| DENNIS HALEY | DIRECTOR | — |
| CRAIG CONEY | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN C BRIGGS | SECRETARY-TR | — |
| PATRICIA GRUENER | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (67 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | FLINT, MI | $45,000 | VARIOUS | 2019 |
| TAPOLOGY | FLINT, MI | $40,000 | SUMMER TAP INTENSIVE | 2024 |
| FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | FLINT, MI | $40,000 | VARIOUS | 2021 |
| FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | FLINT, MI | $37,500 | SUMMER TAP INTENSIVE | 2018 |
| SYLVESTER BROOME EMPOWERMENT VILLAG | FLINT, MI | $30,000 | NEWS MOVEMENT PROGRAM | 2019 |
| FLINT SCIENCE FAIR | FLINT, MI | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | FLINT, MI | $25,000 | VARIOUS | 2023 |
| TAPOLOGY | FLINT, MI | $25,000 | SUMMER TAP INTENSIVE | 2025 |
| FLINT SCIENCE FAIR | FLINT, MI | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2025 |
| FLINT SCIENCE FAIR | FLINT, MI | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| DEDICATED BELIEVERS | FLUSHING, MI | $24,000 | AFRICAN AMERICAN ART LEGACY | 2023 |
| FLINT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | FLINT, MI | $22,360 | MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY | 2017 |
| MCCREE THEATRE | FLINT, MI | $20,000 | MCCREE THEATRE REPERTORY COMPANY | 2024 |
| IMICHIGAN PRODUCTIONS | FLINT, MI | $20,000 | FILM FESTIVAL, MEDIA PROJECT | 2023 |
| SYLVESTER BROOME EMPOWERMENT VILLAG | FLINT, MI | $20,000 | NEWS MOVEMENT PROGRAM | 2021 |
| MCCREE THEATRE | FLINT, MI | $20,000 | CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | 2021 |
| MCCREE THEATRE | FLINT, MI | $20,000 | CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | 2023 |
| MI ROBOTICS FOUNDATION | CLARKSTON, MI | $20,000 | METAL MUSCLE | 2025 |
| SYLVESTER BROOME EMPOWERMENT VILLAG | FLINT, MI | $20,000 | YOUNG AUTHORS | 2023 |
| MCCREE THEATRE | FLINT, MI | $20,000 | MCCREE THEATRE REPERTORY COMPANY | 2025 |
| FLINT DISTRICT LIBRARY | FLINT, MI | $16,512 | LAUNCHING SUCESSFUL READERS | 2021 |
| FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | FLINT, MI | $16,000 | FSPA ESEMBLES | 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FLINT | FLINT, MI | $15,000 | FINDING & SHARING YOUR ARTISTIC VOIC | 2017 |
| FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | FLINT, MI | $15,000 | SUMMER TAP INTENSIVE | 2017 |
| FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS | FLINT, MI | $15,000 | PRE-COLLEGE PORTFOLIO | 2024 |