George T Welch Testamentary Trust
Historical FunderWalla Walla, Washington · EIN 91-6024318 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARCO CONTRERAS BAKER BOYER BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1796, WALLA WALLA WA 99362 |
| Phone | 5095252000 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION LETTER STATING ACADEMIC PLANS OR OTHER NEED, AND STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND EXPENSES. |
| Deadlines | FEB 15, MAY 15, AUG 15 AND NOV 15 MEDICAL REQUESTS; MAY 1 FOR ACADEMIC REQUESTS AND JULY 31 COMM REQ |
| Restrictions | RESIDENT OF WALLA WALLA COUNTY, WASHINGTON |
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
4% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernacular Architecture Forum | Arlington, VA | Subsidize conference held in walla walla in may 2026 | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Choral Society | Walla Walla, WA | Sponsor classical conert at cordiner hall | $4,000 |
| Downtown Walla Walla Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | Increase the attendance at the wheelin walla walla car show and support local businesses | $4,000 |
| United Way of the Blue Mountains | Walla Walla, WA | Supply age-appropriate books to 1K children in walla walla county | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Senior Center | Walla Walla, WA | Provides meals for adults struggling with mental or physical health issues | $4,000 |
| Hope Heals | Walla Walla, WA | Purchase donation totes | $4,000 |
| Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity | Richard, WA | Subsidize housing construction for low-income homebuyers | $4,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Library | Walla Walla, WA | Revitalize walla walla public library | $4,000 |
| Power House Theatre | Walla Walla, WA | General support | $4,000 |
| The Refinery | Walla Walla, WA | Purchase materials for veteran pottery programs | $3,800 |
| Hope Street | Walla Walla, WA | Upgrade or maintain digital tools and other software for organization | $3,750 |
| Community Council | Walla Walla, WA | Increasing internet availability and affordability for community members of the greater walla walla area | $3,581 |
| Friends of Children of Walla Walla | Walla Walla, WA | Funding for child mentors in the abc program | $3,581 |
| Student Health Options Dba the Health Center | Walla Walla, WA | Cover costs of precriptions and care for uninsured youth | $3,098 |
| Mo's Place | West Richland, WA | Supporting walla walla foster youth with needed equipment, clothes, etc. | $3,000 |
| Communities in the Schools of the Blue Mountains | Walla Walla, WA | Purchase basic needs for low-income students | $2,500 |
| Columbia Middle School | Burbank, WA | Subscribe to the junior library guild for book purchases | $2,000 |
| Kingdom Gates Ministries | Waitsburg, WA | Build a roadside chapel to provide mentorship services to youth in hard to reach areas | $2,000 |
| Common Roots Housing Trust | Walla Walla, WA | Support homebuyers in walla walla valley | $2,000 |
| Walla Walla Symphony | Walla Walla, WA | Support for concerts in 2025-26 | $2,000 |
| Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless | Walla Walla, WA | Increase food budget for shelter serving | $2,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Subsidize weekly youth choir program | $1,700 |
The return also lists 60 grants to individuals ($99,967). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,977 | 82 |
| 2023 | $139,172 | 67 |
| 2022 | $148,576 | 93 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630569349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6024318
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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