Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundation
Historical FunderVictoria, Texas · EIN 88-3695192 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ERIC L KUCERA |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 S MAIN ST STE 400, VICTORIA TX 77901 |
| Phone | 3615733255 |
| EKUCERA@HWULLP.COM | |
| Form and materials | THERE IS CURRENTLY NO SET FORMAT FOR APPLICATIONS. REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (1) MOST RECENT FORM 990, (2) MOST RECENT COPY OF AUDITED OR REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, (3) INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY, AND (4) DESCRIPTION OF FUNDING BEING REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE TRUST DOCUMENT SPECIFIES THAT THE TRUST ASSETS BE USED TO MAKE CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS ONLY TO ENTITIES THAT QUALIFY AS A "QUALIFIED CHARITABLE RECIPIENT" MEANING AN ENTITY THAT IS DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTION 170(C), 2055(A) AND 2522(A). IN THE CASE OF ANY DISTRIBUTION TO A CHARITABLE RECEIPIENT DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTION 170(C)(1), THE DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE MADE FOR EXCLUSIVELY PUBLIC PURPOSES. THE TRUST DOCUMENT SPECIFIES THAT THE TRUST ASSETS BE USED PRIMARILY FOR CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN MISSIONS, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP, AND THE TEACHING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, INCLUDING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE AS WITNESS TO THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST, WITH THE GOAL BEING TO PRIMARILY BENEFIT CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S HOMES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arms of Hope | Medina, TX | General funding | $530,000 |
| Childrens Home of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | General funding | $500,000 |
| Sunny Glen Childrens Home | San Benito, TX | General funding | $500,000 |
| Texas Baptist Childrens Home | Round Rock, TX | General funding | $500,000 |
| Miracle Farm | Brenham, TX | General funding | $250,000 |
| Brownson Home | Victoria, TX | General funding | $200,000 |
| Hendrick Home for Children | Abilene, TX | General funding | $100,000 |
| Perpetual Help Home | Victoria, TX | General funding | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,680,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $35,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349109250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3695192
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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