Welter Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBristol, Indiana · EIN 35-2023590 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$35M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $36,794.
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
23% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | Elkhart, IN | Lilly Gift VIII | $250,000 |
| Beacon Health Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | Trauma Center | $150,000 |
| The Humane Society of Elkhart County Inc | Bristol, IN | Expansion; Pledge from Best in Show; General Operating Support | $128,820 |
| Wellfield Botantic Gardens Inc | Elkhart, IN | Expansion & Capital Projects | $100,500 |
| Center for Hospice Care | Mishawaka, IN | General Operating Support | $87,000 |
| Samaritan Health & Living Center Inc | Elkhart, IN | Still Dancing in Elkhart event | $63,150 |
| Church Community Services | Elkhart, IN | Backyard events | $52,000 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundation | East Jordan, MI | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation (WNIT) | South Bend, IN | 50 year anniversary gift | $50,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $36,794 |
| Adec | Bristol, IN | Outside space renovation | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County | Goshen, IN | General Operating Support - First Installment of Five Year Pledge | $25,000 |
| Lexington House of Elkhart Inc | Elkhart, IN | Construction | $25,000 |
| United Way of Elkhart County | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| YWCA North Central Indiana Inc | South Bend, IN | General Operating Support | $20,300 |
| Child and Parent Services Inc | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $17,200 |
| E3 Robotics Center Inc | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support - First Installment of Five Year Pledge | $10,000 |
| St Joseph River Association Inc | Elkhart, IN | Dam and River Control Projects | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Elkhart, IN | Red Kettle Affair | $10,000 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center | Avon, CO | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Women's Care Center Inc | Naples, FL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| LoveWay Inc | Middlebury, IN | General Operating Support; Derby Days Horse Sponsor; Leadership Project | $8,500 |
| Premier Arts Inc | Elkhart, IN | Underwriting | $8,100 |
| Girls on the Run Michiana | Notre Dame, IN | General Operating Support | $6,500 |
| Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County Inc | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Washington, DC | Team USA Special Olympics | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| STEM in Aviation Youth Indiana Inc | Granger, IN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Cancer Resources for Elkhart County Inc | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $4,200 |
| Marklund Charities | Geneva, IL | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Senior Services Associates Inc | Elgin, IL | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School | South Miami, FL | Bottle Caps and Corks | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | Elkhart, IN | Friends of the Lerner, Inc. | $2,500 |
| Midwest Museum of American Art Foundation Inc | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Indiana-Michiana Inc | South Bend, IN | Greg Fink Donation | $2,500 |
| Fountains of Hope International Inc | Carmel, IN | General Operating Support | $2,200 |
| Bashor Children's Home | Goshen, IN | Running with Spoons Event | $2,000 |
| Upper St Joe River Rats Inc | Elkhart, IN | General Operating Support | $1,900 |
| Edwardsburg Sports Complex | Edwardsburg, MI | MVP Sponsor | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | Elkhart, IN | Tom Kurth Fund | $1,000 |
| Rose Garden Recovery Community Inc | Syracuse, IN | Women's Empowerment Brunch | $1,000 |
| Vail Bible Church | Avon, CO | General Operating Support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,275,914 | 43 |
| 2024 | $691,465 | 38 |
| 2023 | $563,629 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612439349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2023590
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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