The Robert A Welch Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 76-0343128 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $77.7M
- Grants reported
- 133
- Median grant
- $105K
- Future commitments
- $41.6M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69 | $38.3M |
| 2023 | 64 | $39.3M |
Where The Robert A Welch Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION | College Station, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $10M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $8M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER | DALLAS, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $6.2M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Austin, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $5.3M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $5.1M |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $4.2M |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $3.3M |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE STATION, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $2.9M |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | Houston, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $2.8M |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | College Station, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $2.7M |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HOUSTON, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $2.6M |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | Houston, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $2.4M |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Houston, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $2M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | RICHARDSON, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $1.5M |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | Waco, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $1.3M |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | WACO, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $720K |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | LUBBOCK, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $700K |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | Richardson, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $600K |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $500K |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $500K |
| ERIC N JACOBSEN | HOSTON, TX | WELCH AWARD IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $500K |
| TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | FORT WORTH, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $500K |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS | 2024 | $500K |
| Jacqueline Barton Dervan | Houston, TX | Welch Award in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $500K |
| TRINITY UNIVERSITY | San Antonio, TX | Basic Research in Chemistry and related fields | 2023 | $435K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- THE ROBERT A WELCH FOUNDATION
- Address
- 1717 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 1661 HOUSTON, TX, 77027
- Phone
- 7139619884
- Deadlines
- FOR PROGRAM DEADLINES, VISIT HTTPS://WELCH1.ORG/GRANTS-PROGRAMS/IMPORTANT-DATES-AND-DEADLINES
- Application materials
- FOR PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS, VISIT HTTPS://WELCH1.ORG/GRANTS-PROGRAMS/IMPORTANT-DATES-AND-DEADLINES
- Restrictions
- BASIC RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
Application information: https://welch1.org/GRANTS-PROGRAMS/IMPORTANT-DATES-AND-DEADLINES
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Robert A Welch Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.