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Welty Family Foundation is a private corporation based in AKRON, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Brouse Mcdowell. It holds total assets of $9.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. According to available records, Welty Family Foundation has made 148 grants totaling $878K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $430K and $448K annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $15K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 91 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Ohio and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Welty Family Foundation is a deeply relationship-driven private family foundation that funds preselected organizations only -- it does not accept unsolicited applications. Any approach must come through existing connections to the Welty family (President Jerry H. Welty, VP Emily C. Welty) or trustees (Ronald S. Kopp, Monica Welty Brown, Chad C. Welty). Organizations in the Akron/Summit County, Ohio area working in community development, human services, education, or the arts are best positioned. Building a relationship with family members or board trustees before seeking funding is essential. Cold outreach via mail or email to 276 Lake Pointe Drive, Akron, OH 44333 is unlikely to be productive without a warm introduction.
The foundation gives 70-75 grants per year totaling approximately $484,500 (stable range: $417,000-$512,000 over 15+ years). Grant size runs $1,000-$15,000 with a median near $5,000. Top awards ($12,000-$15,000) go to anchor institutions: Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank ($15,000), Musical Arts Association/Cleveland Orchestra ($15,000), The Well Community Development ($15,000), Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry ($12,500), Habitat for Humanity Summit County ($12,000), Access Inc ($12,000). Geographic focus is almost exclusively northeastern Ohio -- primarily Akron and Summit County -- with occasional grants to Chicago and Idaho. Sector distribution: 99%+ categorized as community development. Multi-year, recurring relationships dominate the grantee list.
Compared to other Akron-area family foundations of similar asset size ($8-12M), the Welty Family Foundation is exceptionally active (75 grants/year vs. typical 20-40) but gives smaller individual amounts. It resembles a broad community giving fund rather than a focused programmatic foundation. Similar in style to the Knight Foundation's community giving programs but far smaller in scale. Unlike Akron Community Foundation (which has open competitive grants), Welty operates entirely by invitation. Assets of $9.4M place it in the mid-tier of Summit County private foundations.
The foundation distributed $484,500 across 75 grants in 2024, consistent with prior years. Key 2024 recipients include Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Musical Arts Association, The Well Community Development, Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry, Habitat for Humanity Summit County, and Access Inc. The foundation has maintained stable giving levels ($417,000-$512,000/year) for over 15 years with 70-108 grants annually, indicating a mature and consistent philanthropic strategy under Jerry H. Welty's leadership. No website grant portal exists -- the official website (welty.org) is a personal family page with no foundation content.
Since the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, standard grant application tips are secondary to relationship-building: (1) Identify any board or trustee connections before approaching; (2) If invited, emphasize community impact in Akron/Summit County; (3) Align proposals with demonstrated funding priorities: food security, affordable housing, performing arts, criminal justice reentry, and community development; (4) Request amounts in the $3,000-$10,000 range as most appropriate for a first-time grant; (5) Be prepared to demonstrate a track record of repeat funding relationships -- the foundation rewards sustained partnerships; (6) Do not expect a formal RFP, application portal, or public deadline -- all giving is discretionary.
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Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 71 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The foundation gives 70-75 grants per year totaling approximately $484,500 (stable range: $417,000-$512,000 over 15+ years). Grant size runs $1,000-$15,000 with a median near $5,000. Top awards ($12,000-$15,000) go to anchor institutions: Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank ($15,000), Musical Arts Association/Cleveland Orchestra ($15,000), The Well Community Development ($15,000), Broken Chains Jail and Prison Ministry ($12,500), Habitat for Humanity Summit County ($12,000), Access Inc ($12,000). Ge.
Welty Family Foundation has distributed a total of $878K across 148 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $15K.
The Welty Family Foundation is a deeply relationship-driven private family foundation that funds preselected organizations only -- it does not accept unsolicited applications. Any approach must come through existing connections to the Welty family (President Jerry H. Welty, VP Emily C. Welty) or trustees (Ronald S. Kopp, Monica Welty Brown, Chad C. Welty). Organizations in the Akron/Summit County, Ohio area working in community development, human services, education, or the arts are best positi.
Welty Family Foundation is headquartered in AKRON, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry H Welty | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily C Welty | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald S Kopp | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Monica Welty Brown | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard C Fedorovich | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chad C Welty | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$464K
Total Assets
$8.5M
Fair Market Value
$8.5M
Net Worth
$8.5M
Grants Paid
$417K
Contributions
$12K
Net Investment Income
$155K
Distribution Amount
$404K
Total: $8.3M
Total Grants
148
Total Giving
$878K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
91
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Musical Arts AssociationCOMMUNITY | Cleveland, OH | $13K | 2022 |
| Broken Chains Jail & Prison MinistryCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $13K | 2022 |
| Access IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $13K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Summit CountyCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Tri County Jobs For Ohio GraduatesCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Greater Akron Amenities IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood-MinistryCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Junior Acheivement Of North Central OhioCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Grace House AkronCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Interval Brotherhood HomeCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Community Legal Aid Services IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Victory GallopCOMMUNITY | Bath, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| United Disability ServicesCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $9K | 2022 |
| Akron Children'S MuseumCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $9K | 2022 |
| Battered Women'S ShelterCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $9K | 2022 |
| Victim Assistance ProgramCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| Summit Choral SocietyCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| The Autism Society Of Greater AkronCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Summit County IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| First Tee Of AkronCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| Young Men'S Christian Assoc Of AkronCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| International Soap Box Derby IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Crown Point Ecology CenterCOMMUNITY | Bath, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Akron OhioCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Embracing Futures IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Salvation Army-Summit CountyCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Youth BalletCOMMUNITY | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Akron Inner City Soccer ClubCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Akron Community Service CenterCOMMUNITY | Akon, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Stewarts'S Caring PlaceCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Leadership AkronCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Women'S Auxilary Board Of Summit CountyCOMMUNITY | Stow, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross Of Summit And Portage CountiesCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Rape Crisis CenterCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Truly Reaching You - Try MinistriesCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Service Corps Of Retired Executives Association - Akron Score ChapterCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| South Street Ministries IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Western Reserve Historical SocietyCOMMUNITY | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Summit Education InitiativeCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Tuesday Musical AssociationCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Casa Board Volunteer AssociationCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys Scouts Of America - Great TrailCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters Of Summit CtyCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Family & Community Services IncCOMMUNITY | Ravenna, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Pegasus FarmCOMMUNITY | Hartville, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio IncCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Keep Akron BeautifulCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Weathervane Community PlayhouseCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Friends Of 913 The SummitCOMMUNITY | Akron, OH | $4K | 2022 |
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