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The Joseph W. Welch Jr. Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $250,000 across 49 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC
San Francisco, CA
$305K
9%

SAN BRUNO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
San Bruno, CA
$261.7K
8%

THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
San Bruno, CA
$213K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION give?
THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Oregon. 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 JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC, SAN BRUNO EDUCATION FOUNDATION, and THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION?
THE JOSEPH W WELCH JR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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