Rena Fee Welch Trust
Rena Fee Welch Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $12,549, all designated for scholarships; listed recipients include colleges and universities in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois.
Rena Fee Welch Trust at a glance
In short: Rena Fee Welch Trust gave $13K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $738.176), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,549
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $738
- -39.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $648
- Total assets
- $341,376
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (88% 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 Rena Fee Welch Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It refers applicants to attached materials for application forms, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Janet M Lindberg Co Wells Fargo
Mailing address: 666 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 245-3247
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rena Fee Welch Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa State University ($3K across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($2,925), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 7% to Missouri, and 5% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rena Fee Welch Trust gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $22K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central College Pella, IA | Scholarship | $1,463 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,401 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,925 |
| Simpson College Indianola, IA | Scholarship | $1,315 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Scholarship | $857 |
| Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA | Scholarship | $759 |
| Truman State University Kirksville, MO | Scholarship | $730 |
| William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | Scholarship | $648 |
| Central College Pella, IA | Scholarship | $636 |
| William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | Scholarship | $615 |
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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 | $341,376 | $26,268 | $22,480 | $12,549 | 17 | $16,888 | $20,927 | $20,632 |
| 2024 | $337,223 | $17,384 | $24,885 | $17,000 | 14 | $19,908 | $12,151 | $19,118 |
| 2023 | $344,371 | $10,526 | $29,059 | $21,800 | 11 | $24,380 | $6,157 | $18,185 |
| 2022 | $363,185 | $13,717 | $30,274 | $21,999 | 10 | $24,606 | $8,741 | $19,168 |
| 2021 | $379,875 | $43,548 | $26,641 | $18,001 | 15 | $20,792 | $37,979 | $21,503 |
| 2020 | $362,916 | $26,086 | $25,474 | $17,900 | 16 | — | $21,032 | $18,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rena Fee Welch Trust reported a distributable amount of $21K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants support scholarships paid through colleges and universities. For example, Central College describes itself as a residential liberal arts college focused on academic excellence and student development, while Simpson College says it cultivates a diverse community of learners through innovative learning and inclusive educational access.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 17 grants totaling $12,549. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,463, with a median of $648.
Notable 2025 grants included $1,463 to Central College, $1,401 to Iowa State University, $1,339 to an individual recipient Community College, $1,315 to Simpson College, $759 to Cornell College, $730 to Truman State University, and $648 to William Penn University. Each was designated for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Rena Fee Welch Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2025)
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 $7K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Rena Fee Welch Trust
How much does Rena Fee Welch Trust give each year?
Rena Fee Welch Trust gave $13K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 14 grants.
What is Rena Fee Welch Trust's typical grant size?
Rena Fee Welch Trust's median grant in 2025 was $648, and its average grant was $738, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rena Fee Welch Trust give grants?
Rena Fee Welch Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (7%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ames, IA (3 grants), Pella, IA (2 grants) and Oskaloosa, IA (2 grants).
Does Rena Fee Welch Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Rena Fee Welch Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).
Who are Rena Fee Welch Trust's largest grantees?
Rena Fee Welch Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa State University ($2,871 across 3 grants), Central College ($2,099 across 2 grants) and Simpson College ($1,315), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($2,925), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rena Fee Welch Trust?
Rena Fee Welch Trust reported $341K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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 Rena Fee Welch Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants support scholarships paid through colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rena Fee Welch Trust?
The filing states that the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rena Fee Welch Trust's EIN?
Rena Fee Welch Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6425728. 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 October 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 May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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