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The John F. Welch Jr. Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, primarily through invitations rather than unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed $2 million across 27 grantees, emphasizing its selective approach to grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC
New York, NY
$2.3M
24%
Scenic Hudson Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY
$1.9M
20%
THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC
Arlington, VA
$900K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC, Scenic Hudson Inc, and THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN F WELCH JR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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