Welchwood Foundation Inc
Welchwood Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation said it intended to terminate on June 30, 2021, and had transferred all its assets on June 23, 2021, in equal portions to Growing Tree Foundation Inc and HRD-C Foundation, Inc. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Welchwood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Welchwood Foundation Inc gave $230K across 17 grants in 2020 (avg $14K), top state Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $230,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 17
- Average grant
- $13,529
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,167,197
- Primary geography
- Ohio (46% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Welchwood Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is not a current application opportunity: the foundation’s 2020 filing is marked as final, and it reported that it intended to terminate and had made a final distribution of its assets.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1420 5Th Ave No 4200, Seattle, WA 98101-2375
Phone: (206) 223-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Welchwood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Cincinnati Nature Center ($40K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went to organizations in Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, and Connecticut. The filing reported that grant dollars were distributed among recipient states as follows: Ohio 46%, Florida 46%, Kentucky 6%, and Connecticut 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 17 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Nature Center Milford, OH | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
| Naples Botanical Society Naples, FL | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
| Seven Hills School Cincinnati, OH | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
| United Way of Collier County Naples, FL | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Milford, OH | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $15,000 |
| Berea College Berea, KY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $13,000 |
| Friends of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Naples, FL | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $10,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples, FL | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,167,197 | $99,599 | $246,663 | $230,000 | 17 | $66,302 | $214,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Welchwood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Welchwood Foundation Inc is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations whose own missions span different fields. For example, St. Matthew’s House described its work as supporting people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction in Southwest Florida. Cincinnati Parks Foundation said it supports conservation and enhancement of Cincinnati’s parks and greenspaces. Berea College described a mission of admitting students of high promise and low means and covering costs beyond what students and families are responsible for. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra described its mission as seeking and sharing inspiration.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $230,000 in 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among its grants were $25,000 each to Cincinnati Nature Center and Naples Botanical Society; $20,000 each to Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Seven Hills School, St. Matthew’s House, and United Way of Collier County; and $13,000 to Berea College. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra received $6,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Marjorie W. Drackett as president, Charles M. Drackett Jr. as secretary/treasurer, and Anne D. Thomas as vice president.
Welchwood Foundation Inc is led by Marjorie W. Drackett, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Marjorie W. Drackett
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Anne D. Thomas
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Charles M. Drackett Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Welchwood Foundation Inc
How much does Welchwood Foundation Inc give each year?
Welchwood Foundation Inc gave $230K across 17 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Welchwood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Welchwood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,529, across 17 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Welchwood Foundation Inc give grants?
Welchwood Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (46%) and Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (7 grants), Cincinnati, OH (5 grants) and Milford, OH (2 grants).
Does Welchwood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Welchwood Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals" (17 grants).
Who are Welchwood Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Welchwood Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Cincinnati Nature Center ($40,000 across 2 grants), Naples Botanical Society ($25,000) and Cincinnati Parks Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Welchwood Foundation Inc?
Welchwood Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What does Welchwood Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for Welchwood Foundation Inc is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations whose own missions span different fields. For example, St. Matthew’s House described its work as supporting people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction in Southwest Florida. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Welchwood Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Welchwood Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Welchwood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $215K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Welchwood Foundation Inc's EIN?
Welchwood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3199483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Welchwood Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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