Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation
The Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield, Michigan. In filing year 2026, it reported 11 grants totaling $19,550 to charitable and educational organizations.
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $19,550
- -13.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,777
- -6.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $65,096
- -17.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (57% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3022 W Ridge Ct, Bloomfield, MI 48302-1434
Phone: (248) 563-7525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Detroit Dollars for Scholars ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (57%), Maryland (18%), Connecticut (16%), Florida (8%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation gives
- 27% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 350% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2026) to $52K (2023). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Dollars for Scholars Detroit, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Fdn Norwalk, CT | Charitable | $3,100 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | Educational | $2,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Oak Park, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Casa Colibri Rochester Hills, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mercy High School Farmington Hills, MI | Educational | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holy Name SEED Fdn Birmingham, MI | Charitable | $650 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL | Charitable | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,096 | $5,628 | $19,555 | $19,550 | 11 | $19,763 | $3,694 | $5,649 |
| 2025 | $79,023 | $72,431 | $23,211 | $22,700 | 12 | $22,911 | $13,744 | $5,356 |
| 2024 | $29,803 | $23,813 | $40,531 | $39,900 | 16 | $40,110 | $21,669 | $3,651 |
| 2023 | $46,521 | $35,799 | $52,841 | $51,812 | 20 | $52,009 | $30,297 | $5,423 |
| 2022 | $63,563 | $31,423 | $45,586 | $45,100 | 20 | $45,257 | $31,094 | $8,027 |
| 2021 | $78,364 | $23,725 | $38,866 | $38,750 | 17 | — | $23,650 | $8,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for educational institutions and charitable organizations. Among the grantees, University of Detroit Mercy describes its mission as providing student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context, integrating students’ intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development. Forgotten Harvest says its mission is relieving hunger in Metro Detroit and preventing nutritious food waste. An individual recipient says it helps Mayan people in northwest Guatemala improve their quality of life through health, education, and related infrastructure programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $19,550. Grants ranged from $300 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $5,000 to Detroit Dollars for Scholars, $3,500 to Catholic Relief Services, $3,100 to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, and $2,000 to University of Detroit Mercy. Other listed grantees included Forgotten Harvest ($1,500), an individual recipient ($1,000), Mercy High School ($1,000), Sarasota Memorial Hospital ($1,000), Holy Name SEED Foundation ($650), Moffitt Cancer Center ($500), and Doctors Without Borders ($300).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Martin Welch as President, Anne Welch as Vice President, and James Welch as Vice President.
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation is led by Martin Welch, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Martin Welch
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Welch
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Welch
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation
How much does Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation give each year?
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $23K across 12 grants.
What is Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,777, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation give grants?
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (18%) and Connecticut (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Detroit Dollars for Scholars ($5,000), Catholic Relief Services ($3,500) and Multiple Myeloma Research Fdn ($3,100), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation?
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation reported $65K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for educational institutions and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3385005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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