The Welsh Family Foundation concentrates its giving in a small number of large, local awards that support community wellbeing in the Vero Beach / Indian River County area. Its grants emphasize local health care (hospital philanthropy), youth development and education, and support for other charitable intermediaries or foundations. The foundation tends to fund the same organizations repeatedly, suggesting multi-year or follow-on commitments to core local partners.
Concentrated giving: very few, large grants focused locally with multiple repeat awards to core grantees rather than many small, one-off gifts.
Welsh Family Foundation Inc C/o Patrick Welsh gave $1,086,310 to PEP Foundation in 2024, the largest grant in the recent list and a clear sign of how heavily it supports youth enrichment. The foundation’s grantmaking is concentrated in unrestricted awards to a small set of recurring partners, with several organizations appearing in multiple years. That pattern includes The Learning Alliance, which received $251,000 in 2023 and $250,000 in 2024, and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, which received $770,000 in 2023. The grants suggest a funding style built around flexible support rather than tightly designated projects. Local community wellbeing is a major theme in the portfolio, alongside education, health care, and support for charitable intermediaries. The foundation also backs arts, food access, and medical and human-service organizations, but the largest awards remain tied to a core group of recipients. Across the recent grants, the same organizations often return, which points to follow-on support rather than one-time giving.
Education and youth programs are a central thread. The foundation gave $1,086,310 to PEP Foundation in 2024 for unrestricted support, and it also made back-to-back unrestricted grants to The Learning Alliance totaling $501,000 across 2023 and 2024. Health care is another consistent area: Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation received $770,000 in 2023, also unrestricted. Beyond those core areas, the foundation supported community infrastructure and services with $100,000 grants to Indian River Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity in 2023, plus additional support to Habitat for Humanity in 2024. It also funded cultural and service organizations such as Riverside Theatre, American Red Cross, and Vero Beach Museum of Art with unrestricted awards.
Typical grants are modest relative to the largest awards, with a p25 of $1,000, a median of $5,000, and a p75 of $18,938. The recent record shows a wide spread between small gifts and large anchor grants, including repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years. The pattern suggests follow-on support rather than one-off transactions. Grantmaking is also highly flexible: the listed philosophy tags emphasize unrestricted support, general operating support, and flexible funding. The foundation is structured as a family foundation rather than an operating charity, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$4.7M
$9.4M
$17.9M
$4.8M
Most grants fall between $1K and $19K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$19K
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Notable grantees: PEP Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, The Learning Alliance
Grantmaking is national, but it is heavily concentrated in Florida, where recipients account for 44% of grants. Vero Beach appears repeatedly in the recipient list, including The Learning Alliance, Indian River Land Trust, Habitat for Humanity, Riverside Theatre, American Red Cross, and Vero Beach Museum of Art. Outside Florida, New Jersey recipients include PEP Foundation, Overlook Foundation, and Mane Stream. Other named locations in the recent grants include Washington, DC; Grand Junction, Colorado; Memphis, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois; and Summit, New Jersey. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 110 grants in the United States.
The recent grants emphasize youth development and education, health care, and local community support. Examples include PEP Foundation for unrestricted support, The Learning Alliance for unrestricted support in two consecutive years, and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation for unrestricted support.
Typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $18,938 at the 75th percentile. The portfolio also includes much larger awards, such as a $1,086,310 grant to PEP Foundation in 2024.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including PEP Foundation, The Learning Alliance, Habitat for Humanity, American Tinnitus Association, American Red Cross, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Bravo Vail, Community Food Bank, Salvation Army, and St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The foundation gives nationally, but 44% of grants go to recipients in Florida. Vero Beach is the most visible recipient city in the recent list, and New Jersey also appears multiple times through recipients in Summit and Oldwick.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART | VERO BEACH, FL | $2,515,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PEP FOUNDATION | SUMMIT, NJ | $1,249,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE LEARNING ALLIANCE | VERO BEACH, FL | $250,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CHILDCARE RESOURCES | VERO BEACH, FL | $105,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FOCUSED ULTRASOUND FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $70,050 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| INDIAN RIVER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | VERO BEACH, FL | $70,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| RIVERSIDE THEATRE | VERO BEACH, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BRAVO VAIL | VAIL, CO | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DLS FOUNDATION | AURORA, CO | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| OVERLOOK FOUNDATION | SUMMIT, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY | EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ | $20,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | VERO BEACH, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $15,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE UCLA FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION | GLENVIEW, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CARE | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| UNITED AGAINST POVERTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER FOUNDATION | WESTON, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| STEADMAN PHILIPPON RESEARCH INSTITUTE | VAIL, CO | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SUSAN G KOMEN | DALLAS, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| VNA HOSPICE | VERO BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CANTERBURY SCHOOL | NEW MILFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| JOHN'S ISLAND COMMUNITY SERVICE LEAGUE | VERO BEACH, FL | $2,800 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WORLD WILFELIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| JOHN'S ISLAND FOUNDATION | INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| IMPACT 100 INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,100 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS | COLUMBIA, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GLADES ACADEMY FOUNDATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| VAIL HEALTH FOUNDATION | EDWARDS, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| TROUT UNLIMITED | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH | CLARKSBURG, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SQUAD | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WHALE TRUST | PUUNENE, HI | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GIFFORD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ALZHEIMER AND PARKINSON ASSOCIATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HOPE FOR FAMILIES | VERO BEACH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FIRST AID SQUAD | GLADSTONE, NY | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
PEP FOUNDATION
$1,249,000UNRESTRICTED
CHILDCARE RESOURCES
$105,000UNRESTRICTED
AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION
$70,050UNRESTRICTED
INDIAN RIVER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$70,000UNRESTRICTED
RIVERSIDE THEATRE
$40,000UNRESTRICTED
DLS FOUNDATION
$25,000UNRESTRICTED
SALVATION ARMY
$20,000UNRESTRICTED
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$20,000UNRESTRICTED
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
$10,000UNRESTRICTED
EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
$10,000UNRESTRICTED
FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR
$10,000UNRESTRICTED
UNITED AGAINST POVERTY
$10,000UNRESTRICTED
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER FOUNDATION
$10,000UNRESTRICTED
SUSAN G KOMEN
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
CANTERBURY SCHOOL
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
WORLD WILFELIFE FUND
$2,000UNRESTRICTED
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN
$1,500UNRESTRICTED
IMPACT 100 INDIAN RIVER
$1,100UNRESTRICTED
INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
VAIL HEALTH FOUNDATION
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SQUAD
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
TUNNEL TO TOWERS
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
ALZHEIMER AND PARKINSON ASSOCIATION
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FIRST AID SQUAD
$500UNRESTRICTED