The JCT Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997, based in Rockford, Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation with a primary focus on grantmaking activities. The foundation uses investment income earned by its trust to make charitable contributions to qualified organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$460K
+21.1% YoY
Grant Count
32
-3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to use investment income earned by the trust to make charitable contributions. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Additional grantees include Frederik Meijer Gardens and others, with 18 additional grants totaling $220,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Michigan
- Florida
- Colorado
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2023):
- Total assets: $1,939,848
- Total giving: $380,000
- Total revenues: $1,103,207
- Total expenses: $398,608
- Number of employees: 0
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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
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fellowship Church of Englewood ($100,000), Boca Grande Disaster Fund ($40,000), That Day ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALANO CLUB GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| BEAUTIFUL YOU COMSTOCK PARK, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| BOCA GRANDE DISASTER FUND BOCA GRANDE, FL | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
| BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC FDN BOCA GRANDE, FL | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| BOCA GRANDE WOMEN'S CLUB BOCA GRANDE, FL | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| CASA OF KENT COUNTY GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| CRU ORLANDO, FL | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| EVANS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF ENGLEWOOD ROTONDA WEST, FL | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
| GILDA'S CLUB OF GRAND RAPIDS GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- P. Craig Welch: President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| P CRAIG WELCH JR | PRES/TREAS/T | — | — |
| MARY K WELCH | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| JULIE WELCH HORNING | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| P CRAIG WELCH III | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| THOMAS J WELCH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JEFFREY POWER | SECRETARY | — | $5,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 6821 Homestead Dr NE Rockford, MI 49341-8502
Telephone: 800-400-0439
IRS Information:
- EIN: 38-3386697
- IRS Ruling Year: 1998
- Form Filed: 990-PF
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jct Foundation fund?
The foundation's stated purpose is to use investment income earned by the trust to make charitable contributions. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Jct Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $380,000 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical award range: $5,000–$100,000 • Recent grants made: 16 grants in 2023 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • That Day: $30,000 • Sisters Haven: $15,000 • Safe Haven Ministries: $15,000 Additional grantees include Frederik Meijer Gardens and others, with 18 additional grants totaling $220,000. **Application Process:** No specific application procedures or guidelines are documented in available sources.
Where does Jct Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Michigan • Florida • Colorado
What size grants does Jct Foundation award?
In 2024, Jct Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $460K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jct Foundation's EIN?
Jct Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3386697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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