James and Jane Welch Foundation
Invitation OnlyAda, Michigan · EIN 38-2927749 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$425K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $200,000 |
| Our Hope Association | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $34,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie Cnty | Fort Pierce, FL | General contribution | $32,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center | Jensen Beach, FL | General contribution | $32,000 |
| Jesus House of Hope | Stuart, FL | General contribution | $32,000 |
| Mile High United Way | Denver, CO | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Disability Advocates of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Comstock Park, MI | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Fndtn | Minneapolis, MN | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Camp Henry | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Community Food Club | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Da Blodgett - St Johns Home | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Home Repair Services | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital | Naples, FL | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| YWCA - West Central Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General contribution | $5,000 |
| I Understand Love Heals | Ada, MI | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | Naples, FL | General contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2022 | $382,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349101214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2927749
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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