George T Welch Testamentary Trust

WALLA WALLA, WA EIN: 91-6024318

George T Welch Testamentary Trust is a private foundation established in 1972 and based in Walla Walla, Washington. The foundation operates with no employees and focuses on grantmaking to local and regional organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

-3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$139K

-6.3% YoY

Grant Count

-28.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+30.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George T Welch Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $171K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to support community programs and educational initiatives. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Walla Walla, Washington and the surrounding region.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $537K (99%)

Oregon $7K (1%)

States

Oregon Washington

Cities

BurbankCollege PlaceDixieMilton FreewaterMiltonfreewaterPrescottRichlandSpokaneTouchetWaitsburgWalla WallaWest Richland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total Assets: $3,343,876
Total Revenues: $65,822
Total Expenses: $187,100
Number of Employees: 0

The foundation's revenue in 2024 came from investment income and dividends rather than new contributions.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,343,876	$3,464,670	$3,570,151
Revenue	$65,822	$86,847	$190,557
Expenses	$187,100	$192,328	$209,201
Qualifying Distributions	$144,826	$153,858	$156,050
Net Investment Income	$62,233	$56,468	$139,156
Distributable Amount	$171,273	$164,919	$182,179

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from George T Welch Testamentary Trust

Foundation

George T. Welch Community Grant

GEORGE T WELCH TESTAMENTARY TRUST

Amount

Up to US $4,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Zechariah Wood ($4,610), Whitney Griffith ($4,000), Jocelyn Hernandez ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CLARA JOHNSON WALLA WALLA, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$3,500
WHITNEY GRIFFITH WALLA WALLA, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$4,000
HENRY JOHNSON WALLA WALLA, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$3,500
JOCELYN HERNANDEZ WALLA WALLA, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$4,000
JESSE SNYDER WALLA WALLA, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$3,500
CHASE BRAUNEL WALLA WALLA, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$3,500
MICHELLE BROOKS WAITSBURG, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$4,000
TYLER ARLINGTON COLLEGE PLACE, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$3,500
CALEB GOIN WALLA WALLA, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$4,000
JOSHUA EDWARDS BURBANK, WA	TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS GOAL OF COMPLETING COLLEGE WITH SCHOLARSHIP MONEY	$3,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BAKER BOYER BANK	TRUSTEE	7	$40,109

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from George T Welch Testamentary Trust?

The foundation makes grants to support community programs and educational initiatives. Recent grants include: • **Walla Walla Senior Citizens Center** — $4,000 for the Meals in the Adult Day Center Program (2024) • **Walla Walla Symphony Society** — $4,000 for Free Music Education Programs and Support for Concerts (2024) • **Great Explorations in Education** — $4,000 for the 2025 Great Explorations STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Conference (2024) The foundation made a tota…

Where does George T Welch Testamentary Trust make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Walla Walla, Washington and the surrounding region.

What size grants does George T Welch Testamentary Trust award?

In 2024, George T Welch Testamentary Trust awarded 67 grants totaling $139K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George T Welch Testamentary Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George T Welch Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $171K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is George T Welch Testamentary Trust's EIN?

George T Welch Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6024318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.