Welfund Inc
Historical FunderMercer Island, Washington · EIN 95-6091887 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WELFUND INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 7525 SE 24TH STREET STE 360, MERCER ISLAND WA 98040 |
| Phone | 2062360734 |
| PHILL@BABERMASON.COM | |
| Form and materials | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Restrictions | NONE SPECIFIED |
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
16% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nw School of Wooden Boat Bu | Port Hadlock, WA | General support | $50,000 |
| Urban Art Works | Seattle, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Leavenworth Ski Hill Heritage Fnd | Leavenworth, WA | Facilitate winter recreation | $6,300 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary | Cle Elum, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Grunewald Guild | Leavenworth, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Red & Blue Foundation | Hayden, ID | Canfield incident | $5,000 |
| Teen & Kid Closet | Spokane, WA | Ella lopez | $5,000 |
| Wenatchee River Institute | Leavenworth, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Chelan County Fire District | Leavenworth, WA | General support | $2,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | Seattle, WA | General support | $1,200 |
| Chris Craft Antique Boat Club | Waterford, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Wsu | Pullman, WA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $84,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $87,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6091887
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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