George T Welch Testamentary Trust
The George T Welch Testamentary Trust is a private foundation based in Walla Walla, Washington. Its giving includes scholarships for individual students and grants to organizations, with a community grant program for projects enriching Walla Walla County.
George T Welch Testamentary Trust at a glance
In short: George T Welch Testamentary Trust gave $171K across 82 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,977
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 82
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,085
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,237,018
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George T Welch Testamentary Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The trust accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing asks applicants to submit an application letter stating academic plans or another need, along with a statement of resources and expenses. The filing lists a Walla Walla County, Washington residency restriction. The deadlines shown on that filing—February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 for medical requests; May 1 for academic requests; and July 31 for community requests—are past cycles.
- Contact
Application contact: Marco Contreras Baker Boyer Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 1796, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 525-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from George T Welch Testamentary Trust
Who George T Welch Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vernacular Architecture Forum ($4K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 59 grants to individuals ($99,913), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
397 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 397 grants of 397 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Washington recipients: 96% to Washington, 2% to Virginia, and 2% to Oregon. Its application restrictions specify Walla Walla County, Washington residency, and its community grant program is for the enrichment of Walla Walla County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George T Welch Testamentary Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2024) to $171K (2025). In 2025 it made 82 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 28 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $81,061 |
| Vernacular Architecture Forum Arlington, VA | Subsidize conference held in walla walla in may 2026 | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Choral Society Walla Walla, WA | Sponsor Classical Conert at Cordiner Hall | $4,000 |
| Downtown Walla Walla Foundation Walla Walla, WA | Increase the attendance at the wheelin walla walla car show and support local businesses | $4,000 |
| United Way of the Blue Mountains Walla Walla, WA | Supply age-appropriate books to 1k children in walla Walla county | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Senior Center Walla Walla, WA | Provides meals for adults struggling with mental or physical health issues | $4,000 |
| Hope Heals Walla Walla, WA | Purchase Donation Totes | $4,000 |
| Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity Richard, WA | Subsidize Housing Construction for Low-Income Homebuyers | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Library Walla Walla, WA | Revitalize Walla Walla Public Library | $4,000 |
| Power House Theatre Walla Walla, WA | General Support | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,237,018 | $114,024 | $220,398 | $170,977 | 82 | $176,874 | $67,330 | $186,375 |
| 2024 | $3,343,876 | $65,822 | $187,100 | $139,172 | 67 | $144,826 | $62,233 | $171,273 |
| 2023 | $3,464,670 | $86,847 | $192,328 | $148,576 | 93 | $153,858 | $56,468 | $164,919 |
| 2022 | $3,570,151 | $190,557 | $209,201 | $149,262 | 74 | $156,050 | $139,156 | $182,179 |
| 2021 | $3,595,282 | $545,075 | $222,202 | $161,663 | 81 | — | $497,717 | $186,548 |
| 2020 | $3,265,922 | $-52,902 | $200,343 | $158,755 | 93 | — | $53,326 | $175,138 |
| 2019 | $3,519,167 | $161,665 | $213,941 | $163,593 | 102 | — | $124,206 | $157,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George T Welch Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s community grant program supports the enrichment of Walla Walla County. Its 2025 grants also included scholarship support for individual students pursuing college.
Recipients in 2025 included organizations with varied missions. Downtown Walla Walla Foundation says it supports and promotes downtown Walla Walla’s history, culture, and commerce. Hope Street says it provides women with a safe home, community, and support in long-term recovery. Friends of Children of Walla Walla says it connects youth at high risk with an adult friend to build a caring, trusting relationship. Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless says it provides low-barrier shelter and food to adults in need in the Walla Walla region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 82 grants totaling $170,977. Grant amounts ranged from $54 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500. Its largest listed grants included a $5,000 scholarship and multiple $4,000 scholarships for individual recipients. Among organizational grants were $4,000 each to Downtown Walla Walla Foundation and United Way of the Blue Mountains, $3,750 to Hope Street, $3,581 each to Community Council and Friends of Children of Walla Walla, and $2,000 to Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless.
The George T. Welch Community Grant offers eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations up to $4,000 for projects in Walla Walla County. A grant beneficiary may reapply the following year, but awards are generally limited to twice within a three-year period. The application requires a copy of the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter or an explanation of its tax status.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Baker Boyer Bank as trustee.
George T Welch Testamentary Trust's only listed officer is Baker Boyer Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Baker Boyer Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$46K (2019) → $42K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Baker Boyer Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George T Welch Testamentary Trust
How much does George T Welch Testamentary Trust give each year?
George T Welch Testamentary Trust gave $171K across 82 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 67 grants.
What is George T Welch Testamentary Trust's typical grant size?
George T Welch Testamentary Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,085, across 82 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George T Welch Testamentary Trust give grants?
George T Welch Testamentary Trust gives mostly in Washington: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Walla Walla, WA (18 grants).
Does George T Welch Testamentary Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of George T Welch Testamentary Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support for Necessary Medical Procedures and Supplies" (45 grants).
Who are George T Welch Testamentary Trust's largest grantees?
George T Welch Testamentary Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Vernacular Architecture Forum ($4,000), Walla Walla Choral Society ($4,000) and Downtown Walla Walla Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 59 grants to individuals ($99,913), which are not listed by name. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George T Welch Testamentary Trust?
George T Welch Testamentary Trust reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George T Welch Testamentary Trust fund?
The trust’s community grant program supports the enrichment of Walla Walla County. Its 2025 grants also included scholarship support for individual students pursuing college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George T Welch Testamentary Trust?
The trust accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Does George T Welch Testamentary Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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