Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc
Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Evansville, Indiana, established in 1998. The foundation operates as a community development organization focused on cultivating flourishing communities across a fourteen-county tri-state region encompassing Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96.4M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
-12.4% YoY
Grant Count
274
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-15.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: Communities flourishing with the well-being and abundance God desires.
Mission: Cultivating Communities that Flourish
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking across five primary focus areas:
- Early Learning – Supporting early childhood development and educational initiatives
- Healthy Eating & Active Living – Promoting wellness and physical activity in communities
- Christ-Centered Living – Funding faith-based community programs and initiatives
- Nonprofit Excellence – Building capacity and leadership within the nonprofit sector
- Community Leadership – Equipping nonprofit leaders as advocates for sector change and community impact
Within Nonprofit Excellence, the foundation has identified three specific priorities: Leadership Essentials, Leadership Excellence, and Community Leadership.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 173 grants in 2024, with total grant distributions reaching approximately $2.3 million. Historical grantmaking data shows the foundation has distributed between $3.7 million and $4.3 million annually.
Grant Range
$2,800–$5,000
Review Cycle
are published annually at welbornfdn.org.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's service area comprises fourteen counties in the tri-state region of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana, with the foundation supporting organizations across five states. Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri account for 98% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $96.4 million
- Annual Revenue: $5.2 million–$14.9 million (varies by reporting source)
- Total Expenses: $7.2 million
- Annual Income: $13.6 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,398,991 | $98,411,913 | $100,708,582 |
| Revenue | $5,177,385 | $5,007,387 | $2,054,484 |
| Expenses | $7,159,730 | $7,501,546 | $6,160,822 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,619,276 | $7,019,577 | $6,111,764 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,616,443 | $4,642,602 | $1,799,551 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,481,542 | $6,017,813 | $6,240,050 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc
WBF: Christ-Centered Living (CCL)
WELBORN BAPTIST FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
WBF: Early Learning (EL) Grant
WELBORN BAPTIST FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
WBF: Healthy Eating & Active Living
WELBORN BAPTIST FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Officers:
- Tricia Hollander Henning – Chair
- Jeff Whiteside – First Vice Chair
- Kathy Ettensohn – Treasurer
- Derrick Moore – Secretary
- Additional board members: Amy Romain Barron, Don Chaudoin, John Cinelli, David Alan Clark, Scott Davis, Carrie Ellspermann, John Greaney, and Anna Hargis
Staff:
- Roger Orth – Chief Administrative Officer (Principal Officer)
- Eric Cummings – Church Engagement Program Officer
- Jeff Seymore – Chief Communications Officer
The foundation employs 14 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICIA HOLLANDER HENNING | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JEFF WHITESIDE | FIRST VICE C | 4 | — |
| KATHY ETTENSOHN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| DERRICK MOORE | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| AMY ROMAIN BARRON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KEVIN VALADARES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN CINELLI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID ALAN CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SCOTT DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARRIE ELLSPERMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN GREANEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANNA HARGIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MIKE HULL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BOBBIE JARRETT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY KNIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRIS PIETRUSZKIEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHNATHAN POPE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE ROLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARK WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced a $2.7 million investment in Early Learning and Healthy Eating & Active Living grant partnerships. The foundation also celebrated 25 years of community work in Evansville, marking its significant tenure in the region since 1998.
Welborn Baptist Foundation Announces $2.7M Investment in Early Learning andSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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