Welch Family Foundation
The Welch Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing states that all remaining assets were transferred to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation on December 19, 2023; it also says the foundation had distributed all assets by the end of that year and no longer had assets to make distributions. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Welch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Welch Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $116K), mostly in Missouri. 54% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,742,252
- +1411.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- -31.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $116,150
- +2117.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Welch Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation no longer has assets to make distributions. Before termination, requests were to include organizational contact and purpose information, proof of 501(c)(3) status, the amount requested, a project description and budget, information on community need and other funding sources, reporting dates, and recent financial statements. The filing lists no current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7810 Nw Pampas Lane, Kansas City, MO 64152
Phone: (816) 674-6505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Welch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 96% of 2023 grant dollars went to Missouri recipients, 2% to New York, and 1% to Georgia; California and Colorado each accounted for less than 1%. The filing also states that, before termination, the foundation preferred to support organizations in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Welch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $238K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 31% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1889% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Transfer | $1,650,993 |
| Reconsider Accord, NY | Underwrite Program | $40,113 |
| Kansas City Girls Prepatory Academy Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathalon Savannah, GA | Fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Midwest Innocence Project Kansas City, MO | Underwrite Program | $10,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | Underwrite Program | $5,000 |
| Mountainfilm Telluride, CO | Underwrite Program | $3,200 |
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Sabina Wellness Center Belton, MO | Fundraiser | $2,500 |
| Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathalon Savannah, GA | Fundraiser | $1,800 |
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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 | — | $43,962 | $1,761,536 | $1,742,252 | 15 | $1,742,252 | $35,933 | $78,006 |
| 2022 | $1,629,939 | $-41,630 | $132,997 | $115,247 | 22 | $115,247 | $16,178 | $87,242 |
| 2021 | $1,806,856 | $287,770 | $118,794 | $100,560 | 20 | $100,560 | $337,439 | $97,354 |
| 2020 | $1,637,690 | $34,422 | $106,036 | $87,600 | 24 | — | $48,561 | $98,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Welch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2023 — 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 foundation is provided. Its grants included support for varied organizations. For example, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, connecting donors to community needs, and leading on critical community issues. The Pachamama Alliance describes its mission as empowering Indigenous people in the Amazon to preserve their lands and culture, while inspiring people to build a thriving, just, and sustainable world. Other 2023 recipients included film and arts organizations, a women’s economic well-being and civic leadership organization, and organizations working on wrongful convictions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,742,252. The grants ranged from $500 to $1,650,993, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grant, $1,650,993, went to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for a transfer. Other listed grants included $40,113 to Reconsider to underwrite a program, $12,500 to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy for general operating support, and $10,000 each to Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathalon for a fundraiser and Midwest Innocence Project to underwrite a program.
The filing says that, before termination, the foundation preferred to fund specific programs and special projects with measurable results, generally allocate funds to organizations once per calendar year, and support organizations in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It required applicants to be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and would not participate in political campaigns on behalf of candidates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Laura Welch as president and director, David H Brentano as treasurer and director, and Nanci Hirschorn as secretary and director.
Welch Family Foundation is led by Laura Welch, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Laura Welch
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nanci Hirschorn
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2023)
David H. Brentano
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $4K, to Nanci Hirschorn (Secretary & Director).
Frequently asked questions about Welch Family Foundation
How much does Welch Family Foundation give each year?
Welch Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $115K across 22 grants.
What is Welch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Welch Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,000, and its average grant was $116,150, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Welch Family Foundation that year got $238K on average.
Where does Welch Family Foundation give grants?
Welch Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (4 grants), Savannah, GA (3 grants) and Telluride, CO (2 grants).
Does Welch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Welch Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser" (8 grants) and "Underwrite Program" (4 grants).
Who are Welch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Welch Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($1,650,993), Reconsider ($40,113) and Kansas City Girls Prepatory Academy ($12,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Welch Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Welch Family Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation no longer has assets to make distributions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Welch Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Welch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Welch Family Foundation's EIN?
Welch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1388861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 November 15, 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 November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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