The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation, based in Culver City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $74K.
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc at a glance
In short: The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc gave $210K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $210,000
- +5.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -10.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $4,391,722
- +0.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Angelica Center for Arts & Music ($35K). Together the top 7 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 107% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2021) to $211K (2020). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angelica Center for Arts & Music Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| One Voice Santa Monica, CA | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Safe Place for Youth Venice, CA | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| A Step Beyond Escondido, CA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Imagine LA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Harvest Home Santa Monica, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,391,722 | $79,680 | $268,755 | $210,000 | 7 | $221,197 | $74,218 | $207,276 |
| 2022 | $4,378,535 | $223,944 | $263,623 | $200,000 | 6 | $202,670 | $60,869 | $200,833 |
| 2021 | $3,631,837 | $2,389,283 | $203,058 | $166,000 | 7 | $10,147 | $873,115 | $112,409 |
| 2020 | $1,948,324 | $196,323 | $235,617 | $210,500 | 11 | — | $39,896 | $96,748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc is led by Heather Colmore Mack, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Heather Colmore Mack
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Parker
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mack
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Welk
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Segall
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Fredricks
Emeritus
Director → Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gemma Welk
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Mack
Vice President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: James Mack (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Welk (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Fredricks (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracey Welk (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc
How much does The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc give each year?
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc gave $210K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $200K across 6 grants.
What is The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc's typical grant size?
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc's median grant in 2023 was $30,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc give grants?
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc's largest grantees?
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Angelica Center for Arts & Music ($35,000), One Voice ($35,000) and Safe Place for Youth ($35,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc?
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc's EIN?
The Welk Family Philanthropies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4705477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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