Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX
The Lorna A Welch Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing describes its charitable activity as providing educational scholarships to eligible students, and its 2025 grants went to Michigan colleges and universities for scholarships.
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX at a glance
In short: Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX gave $111K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,500
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,050
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $2,149,548
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX
- How to Apply
The filing lists James Wood as the contact and says applicants must have a 3.7 grade point average, be a graduating senior at Flushing High School, participate in extracurricular activities, perform community service,…
The filing lists James Wood as the contact and says applicants must have a 3.7 grade point average, be a graduating senior at Flushing High School, participate in extracurricular activities, perform community service, and reside in the City of Flushing or Flushing Township, Michigan.
- Review Cycle
- February 1 each year. The February 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- February 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: James Wood
Mailing address: 121 E Main St, Flushing, MI 48433
Phone: (810) 659-0494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($20K). Together the top 9 received $98K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in St. Louis, Missouri. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan. The filing’s applicant restrictions specify residents of the City of Flushing or Flushing Township, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX gives
- Giving grew 121% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarships | $19,500 |
| University of Michigan Flint, MI | Scholarships | $13,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $13,000 |
| Kettering University Flint, MI | Scholarships | $13,000 |
| University of Olivet Olivet, MI | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Northwood University Midland, MI | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | Scholarship | $6,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,149,548 | $359,521 | $142,030 | $110,500 | 10 | $111,100 | $330,092 | $108,362 |
| 2024 | $1,932,362 | $124,733 | $117,368 | $91,000 | 7 | $91,600 | $99,038 | $106,048 |
| 2023 | $1,925,220 | $-82,472 | $115,632 | $91,000 | 8 | $91,600 | $32,086 | $97,532 |
| 2022 | $2,123,302 | $725,362 | $72,026 | $50,000 | 4 | $50,600 | $56,315 | $84,334 |
| 2021 | $1,411,256 | $1,714,340 | $57,208 | $51,319 | 10 | $51,699 | $127,462 | $49,577 |
| 2020 | $631,170 | $27,420 | $822 | $48,000 | 8 | — | $26,598 | $39,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing educational scholarships to eligible students. Its 2025 grants supported colleges and universities, with the listed grant purposes identified as scholarships.
Some grantees describe their own work in terms beyond scholarships. Michigan State University says its mission is “to help students get scholarships for college.” an individual recipient State University describes its mission as cultivating donors who contribute to the development of a premier university of outstanding students. Northwood University says it develops free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $110,500 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $19,500, with a median of $13,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
The largest award was $19,500 to Michigan State University for scholarships. The foundation also gave $13,000 each to the University of Michigan, an individual recipient State University, Kettering University, the University of Olivet, and Western Michigan University. It gave $6,500 each to Northwood University, the University of Detroit Mercy, Northern Michigan University, and Lawrence Technological University.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's only listed officer is Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Jones Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $28K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: James R. Orr (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $28K, to Edward Jones Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX gave $111K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 7 grants.
What is Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's typical grant size?
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $11,050, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX give grants?
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (2 grants).
Does Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's largest grantees?
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan State University ($19,500), University of Michigan ($13,000) and Kettering University ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX?
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing educational scholarships to eligible students. Its 2025 grants supported colleges and universities, with the listed grant purposes identified as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX?
The filing lists James Wood as the contact and says applicants must have a 3.7 grade point average, be a graduating senior at Flushing High School, participate in extracurricular activities, perform community service,… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3553903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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