The Welty Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-1908053 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$515K
Organizations funded77
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Akron | Akron, OH | Community | $20,000 |
| The Well Community Development | Akron, OH | Community | $20,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | Community | $15,000 |
| Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry | Akron, OH | Community | $12,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Summit County | Akron, OH | Community | $12,000 |
| Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center | Akron, OH | Community | $11,000 |
| Open M Support | Akron, OH | Community | $10,500 |
| Grace House Akron | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Greanleaf Family Center | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| International Soap Box Derby Inc | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Interval Brotherhood Home | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Akron | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Junior Acheivement of North Central Ohio | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army-Summit County | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| United Disability Services | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Victory Gallop | Bath, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Assoc of Akron | Akron, OH | Community | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties | Akron, OH | Community | $9,000 |
| Family Promise of Summit County Inc | Akron, OH | Community | $9,000 |
| Akron Inner City Soccer Club | Akron, OH | Community | $8,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | Community | $8,000 |
| Tuesday Musical Association | Akron, OH | Community | $8,000 |
| Victim Assistance Program | Akron, OH | Community | $8,000 |
| Building for Tomorrow | Akron, OH | Community | $7,500 |
| Greater Akron Fore Youth Development | Akron, OH | Community | $7,500 |
| The Hope Homes Foundation | Stow, OH | Community | $7,500 |
| Tri County Jobs for Ohio Graduates | Akron, OH | Community | $7,500 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Community | $7,000 |
| Crown Point Ecology Center | Bath, OH | Community | $6,500 |
| Stewarts's Caring Place | Akron, OH | Community | $6,500 |
| Embracing Futures Inc | Akron, OH | Community | $6,000 |
| Nami Summit County | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Community | $6,000 |
| South Street Ministries Inc | Akron, OH | Community | $6,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Green, OH | Community | $5,500 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Akron Children's Museum | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Akron Community Service Center | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Artsnow | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Autism Society of Greater Akron | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Axcesspointe Community Health Center | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters of Summit Cty | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Boys Scouts of America - Great Trail | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Casa Board Volunteer Association | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Children's Concert Society of Akron | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Dr Bob's Home | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Pegasus Farm | Hartville, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Portage Path Community Mental Health Center | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Solutions & Services Inc | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio | Toledo, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Summit Choral Society | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| United Way of Summit & Medina | Akron, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | Community | $5,000 |
| Williams Challenge | Akron, OH | Community | $4,500 |
| Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | Community | $4,000 |
| Art Sparks | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Community | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 77 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,000 | 77 |
| 2024 | $484,500 | 75 |
| 2023 | $417,000 | 70 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104860
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1908053
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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