WELCH FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$2.5M
175 grants · $310K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
33%
supporter · 36/110 multi-year
repeat
$2.1M
Assets · 2021
110
Distinct recipients
About
PERSUANT TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE WELCH FAMILY FOUNDATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION UPON MAJORITY VOTE. PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, IN THE EVENT OF A DISSOLUTION OR LIQUIDATION, ALL ASSETS AFTER SATISFICATION OF CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. ON DECEMBER 19, 2023, ALL REMAINING ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WHICH IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WELCH FAMILY FOUNDATION
Phone
8167417799
Deadlines
APRIL 1ST & OCTOBER 1ST
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING MUST BE TAX EXEMPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CANDIDATE. THE FOUNDATION PREFERS TO FUND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT HAVE MEASURABLE RESULTS. THE FOUNDATION PREFERS TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS ONCE IN A CALENDAR YEAR UNLESS THERE ARE UNUSUAL FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE FOUNDATION PREFERS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.
Restrictions
ALL GRANT REQUESTS TO THE WELCH FAMILY FOUNDATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND CONTACT PERSON 2.PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION 3.COPY OF MOST RECENT DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RECOGNIZING TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 4.AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE WELCH FAMILY FOUNDATION 5.DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT - WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN AND HOW 6.THE COMMUNITY NEED THIS PROJECT SERVES 7.ANTICIPATED BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS 8.DATES WHEN THE FOUNDATION CAN EXPECT A PROGRESS REPORT PRIOR TO ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND A FINAL REPORT ONCE THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED. 9.COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $179K | $2.0M | $108K | 29 |
| 2017 | $156K | $2.2M | $294K | 35 |
| 2018 | $104K | $2.0M | $79K | 30 |
| 2019 | N/A | $2.1M | $96K | N/A |
| 2020 | $88K | $2.1M | $34K | 24 |
| 2021 | $101K | $2.1M | $288K | 20 |
| 2022 | $115K | $1.6M | $-42K | 22 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $0 | $44K | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 175 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$1.7M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| LAURA WELCH | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | — |
| NANCI HIRSCHORN | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID H BRENTANO | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | — |
| GREG WELCH | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN W MEARA | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | — |
| LANTZ WELCH | CHAIRMAN & SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (175 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $1,650,993 | TRANSFER | 2023 |
| RECONSIDER | ACCORD, NY | $45,300 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| RECONSIDER | ACCORD, NY | $40,113 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| UMKC CONSERVATORY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $40,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| CHAKANA MEDIA INC | DOBBS FERRY, NY | $30,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2016 |
| RAISING A READER | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $25,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2018 |
| RAISING A READER | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $25,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2017 |
| CITY OF WEATHERBY LAKE | WEATHERBY LAKE, MO | $25,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2016 |
| RECONSIDER | DOBBS FERRY, NY | $20,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| MIDWEST INNOCENCE PROJECT | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2016 |
| KANSAS CITY GIRLS PREPATORY ACADEMY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $12,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| LYRIC OPERA | KANSAS CITY, MO | $12,087 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2017 |
| JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS | ASPEN, CO | $11,850 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS | ASPEN, CO | $11,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2017 |
| ONE WORLD ACADEMY | STUDIO CITY, CA | $11,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2016 |
| JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS | ASPEN, CO | $10,500 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2016 |
| ONE WORLD ACADEMY | STUDIO CITY, CA | $10,380 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2017 |
| MIDWEST INNOCENCE PROJECT | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2018 |
| ARAWAKA | RIBERA, NM | $10,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| FRACTURED ATLAS ARISTOLOGY ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| MIDWEST INNOCENCE PROJECT | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| ASPEN WORLD BRAIN FORUM | ASPEN, CO | $10,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2016 |
| KC PET PROJECT | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| MIDWEST INNOCENCE PROJECT | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | UNDERWRITE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| JEREMY KATZENBERGER MEMORIAL TRIATHALON | SAVANNAH, GA | $10,000 | FUNDRAISER | 2023 |