The Welsh Foundation
The Welsh Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $27,208, all with a stated purpose of general support.
The Welsh Foundation at a glance
In short: The Welsh Foundation gave $27K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,208
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,183
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $677,688
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Welsh 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 N Bryn Mawr Avenue 294, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 721-8737
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Welsh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Promise of the Main Line ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania recipients received 62% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (11%), Texas (6%), Tennessee (5%), and Vermont (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Welsh Foundation gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of the Main Line Norristown, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tyler Arboretum Media, PA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Squash Smarts of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $2,262 |
| Wounded Warriors New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Hope PHL Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Isaa San Antonio, TX | General Support | $1,500 |
| Aerial Recovery Nashville, TN | General Support | $1,353 |
| The Ninevah Foundation Plymouth, VT | General Support | $1,035 |
| Broad Street Ministry of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| First Step Staffing Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $677,688 | $6,479 | $29,678 | $27,208 | 23 | $29,678 | $23,670 | — |
| 2023 | $639,270 | — | $24,835 | $24,757 | 25 | $24,835 | $30,037 | $29,363 |
| 2022 | $570,129 | — | $30,329 | $26,100 | 10 | $28,642 | $28,798 | $31,278 |
| 2021 | $716,302 | $99,063 | $29,277 | $25,650 | 7 | $27,540 | $95,378 | $30,853 |
| 2020 | $590,471 | $148,151 | $17,658 | $11,400 | 4 | — | $87,626 | $20,925 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting families experiencing homelessness and low-income families, providing disaster relief and other humanitarian services, and helping vulnerable girls in Tanzania through education, life skills, and entrepreneurship. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $27,208. Grants ranged from $103 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The listed grants had purposes of general support. Larger awards included $5,000 to Family Promise of the Main Line, $3,500 to Tyler Arboretum, $2,262 to Squash Smarts of Philadelphia, $2,000 to Wounded Warriors, and $1,500 each to Hope PHL and ISAA.
Other reported 2024 grants included $1,353 to Aerial Recovery, $1,035 to The Ninevah Foundation, and $1,000 each to Broad Street Ministry of Philadelphia, First Step Staffing, International Rescue Committee, and Nurturing Minds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Welsh as President and Brendan Welsh as Vice President.
The Welsh Foundation is led by Jeffrey Welsh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Welsh
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Welsh
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Welsh Foundation
How much does The Welsh Foundation give each year?
The Welsh Foundation gave $27K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 25 grants.
What is The Welsh Foundation's typical grant size?
The Welsh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,183, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Welsh Foundation give grants?
The Welsh Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), Norristown, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Welsh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Welsh Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Welsh Foundation's largest grantees?
The Welsh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Family Promise of the Main Line ($5,000), Tyler Arboretum ($3,500) and Squash Smarts of Philadelphia ($2,262), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Welsh Foundation?
The Welsh Foundation reported $678K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does The Welsh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Welsh Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Welsh Foundation's EIN?
The Welsh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5030269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Welsh 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 2020–2024
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