James and Jane Welch Foundation
The James and Jane Welch Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Michigan and Florida.
James and Jane Welch Foundation at a glance
In short: James and Jane Welch Foundation gave $425K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,250
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,804,232
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James and Jane Welch 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7125 Headley Street Ste 213, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 450-0490
Website: https://jamesawelchfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Jane Welch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Michigan Center for Arts & ($200K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 86 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 24% to recipients in Florida. The remaining shares went to Colorado (4%), Minnesota (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James and Jane Welch Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2021) to $433K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Michigan Center for Arts & Grand Rapids, MI | General Contribution | $200,000 |
| Our Hope Association Grand Rapids, MI | General Contribution | $34,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie Cnty Fort Pierce, FL | General Contribution | $32,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Jensen Beach, FL | General Contribution | $32,000 |
| Jesus House of Hope Stuart, FL | General Contribution | $32,000 |
| Mile High United Way Denver, CO | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Disability Advocates of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MI | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Fndtn Minneapolis, MN | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation Clarksburg, MD | General Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,804,232 | $334,850 | $485,033 | $425,000 | 20 | $431,820 | $285,236 | $395,254 |
| 2023 | $5,903,315 | $241,648 | $439,093 | $382,500 | 21 | $385,995 | $192,844 | $366,008 |
| 2022 | $6,100,760 | $348,035 | $489,756 | $432,500 | 21 | $441,349 | $305,275 | $392,616 |
| 2021 | $6,242,481 | $352,471 | $398,425 | $355,000 | 24 | — | $301,390 | $389,302 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Jane Welch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $395K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $425,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $200,000 to West Michigan Center for Arts & (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and $34,000 to Our Hope Association (Grand Rapids, Michigan). Other recipients included Hibiscus Children’s Center and Jesus House of Hope, each receiving $32,000, and Mile High United Way, which received $15,000. The listed grant purposes were general contributions.
The grantees describe a range of work: West Michigan Center for Arts & says it provides opportunities for social and economic progress; Our Hope Association describes a residential rehabilitation program for women with substance abuse problems; and Hibiscus Children’s Center says it supports services for abused and neglected children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane N. Welch as president, Charles B. Welch as treasurer, Thomas B. Welch as vice president, Elizabeth M. Welch as secretary, and John B. Welch as trustee.
James and Jane Welch Foundation is led by Jane N. Welch, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane N. Welch
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John B. Welch
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles B. Welch
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Welch
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Welch
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 James and Jane Welch Foundation
How much does James and Jane Welch Foundation give each year?
James and Jane Welch Foundation gave $425K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $383K across 21 grants.
What is James and Jane Welch Foundation's typical grant size?
James and Jane Welch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,250, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James and Jane Welch Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does James and Jane Welch Foundation give grants?
James and Jane Welch Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (10 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does James and Jane Welch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of James and Jane Welch Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James and Jane Welch Foundation's largest grantees?
James and Jane Welch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Michigan Center for Arts & ($200,000), Our Hope Association ($34,000) and Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie Cnty ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James and Jane Welch Foundation?
James and Jane Welch Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $395K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from James and Jane Welch Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Jane Welch Foundation's EIN?
James and Jane Welch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2927749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does James and Jane Welch 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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