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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 76-0343128

The Robert A Welch Foundation

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 69 grants and $38.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Aug 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Robert A Welch Foundation
1717 West Loop South Suite 1661
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 961-9884
Form and materials
For program guidelines and requirements, visit https://welch1.org/grants-programs/important-dates-and-deadlines
Deadlines
For program deadlines, visit https://welch1.org/grants-programs/important-dates-and-deadlines
Restrictions
Basic research in chemistry and related fields in the state of texas

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $38,348,669

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $622,661,472

  • Tax year 2023

    $39,330,990

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $618,985,573

  • Tax year 2022

    $41,180,687

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $631,106,968

  • Tax year 2021

    $37,965,687

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $632,081,532

  • Tax year 2020

    $31,014,406

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $621,244,296

  • Tax year 2019

    $31,186,149

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $599,029,570

Grants paid in 2024

69 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $7,964,000
  2. The University of Texas at Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $6,170,000
  3. Rice UniversityHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $4,167,740
  4. University of HoustonHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $3,300,000
  5. Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $2,945,000
  6. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $2,600,000
  7. The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $1,503,000
  8. Baylor UniversityWaco, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $720,000
  9. Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $700,000
  10. Individual

    Welch award in chemistry and related fields

    $500,000
  11. Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $500,000
  12. The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $500,000
  13. The University of Texas Health San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $500,000
  14. The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $500,000
  15. Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $400,000
  16. Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $360,000
  17. The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $300,000
  18. The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $300,000
  19. University of North TexasDenton, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $300,000
  20. The Texas Interscholastic League FoundationAustin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $263,929
  21. Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $235,000
  22. The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonGalveston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $200,000
  23. Rice University - LSRFHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $160,000
  24. Austin CollegeSherman, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $135,000
  25. Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $135,000
  26. Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $135,000
  27. Texas A&M University-CorpusCorpus Christi, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $135,000
  28. Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $135,000
  29. The University of Texas at Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $135,000
  30. Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  31. St Edward's UniversityAustin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  32. Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  33. Letourneau UniversityLongview, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $115,000
  34. Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $115,000
  35. Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $105,000
  36. Individual

    Norman hackerman award in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  37. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  38. Baylor University - LSRFWaco, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $80,000
  39. Texas A&M University-LsrfCollege Station, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $80,000
  40. The University of Texas at Austin-LsrfAustin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $80,000
  41. The University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center-LsrfDallas, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $80,000
  42. Texas A&M University - KingsvilleKingsville, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $60,000
  43. University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $60,000
  44. University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $60,000
  45. East Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $55,000
  46. Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $55,000
  47. University of St ThomasHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $55,000
  48. Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $50,000
  49. The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $50,000
  50. Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  51. East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  52. Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  53. St Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  54. Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  55. Texas A&M InternationalLaredo, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  56. The University of Texas of the Permian BasinOdessa, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  57. University of DallasIrving, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  58. University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  59. West Texas A&M UniversityCanyon, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $45,000
  60. Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $40,000
  61. McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $40,000
  62. University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $40,000
  63. Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $40,000
  64. Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $35,000
  65. Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $35,000
  66. Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $30,000
  67. Texas A&M University-TexarkanaTexarkana, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $30,000
  68. Huston-Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $25,000
  69. Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $25,000

Approved for future payment

30 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $3,515,000
  2. The University of Texas at Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $3,500,000
  3. Rice UniversityHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $2,650,000
  4. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $1,200,000
  5. Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $1,050,000
  6. The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $400,000
  7. University of HoustonHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $400,000
  8. Baylor UniversityWaco, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $200,000
  9. Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $200,000
  10. The University of Texas Health San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $200,000
  11. The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $200,000
  12. Austin CollegeSherman, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  13. Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  14. Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  15. Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  16. Texas A&M University-CorpusCorpus Christi, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  17. Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  18. The University of Texas at Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $120,000
  19. Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  20. Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  21. The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  22. The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonGalveston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  23. Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  24. University of North TexasDenton, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $100,000
  25. Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $90,000
  26. St Edward's UniversityAustin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $90,000
  27. Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $90,000
  28. Letourneau UniversityLongview, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $80,000
  29. Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $80,000
  30. Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX

    Basic research in chemistry and related fields

    $60,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education26 grants $10,291,66998% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation1 grant $235,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas67 grants $37,748,669

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Carin M BarthTREASURER AND DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $35,000
  • Carolyn C SabatSECRETARY AND DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $35,000
  • Douglas L FosheeDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $35,000
  • Fred W BrazeltonCHAIR AND DIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $50,000
  • Gina A LunaVICE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $35,000
  • Adam KuspaPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $815,231
  • Loan KieuCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 40Pay $277,962

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