The Joseph W Welch Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Bruno, California · EIN 47-6429734 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$250K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bruno Education Foundation | San Bruno, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association | Redwood City, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Auxliary for Children | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Wiraqocha Foundation | Naalehu, HI | To further the mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| San Bruno Lions Club | San Bruno, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Solmateo | Burlingame, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Spokane | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department | Rio Dell, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Order of Malta Clinic | San Mateo, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Call Primrose | Burlingame, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| San Bruno Rotary Club | San Bruno, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $7,000 |
| Conscious Connections Foundation | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| San Bruno Community Foundation | San Bruno, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $3,000 |
| Alas Foundation | Panama City, OC | To further the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Millbrae, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| St Roberts Church | San Bruno, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| Mia Mujeres in Action | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| Spokane Area Youth Choirs | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| National Ms Society | Washington, DC | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Feast Collective | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Coastside Hope | El Granada, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Ccs Foundation | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Connections Spokane | Spokane, WA | To further the mission of the organization | $1,500 |
| Filoli Center | Woodside, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $157,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349102131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6429734
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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