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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 95-3958030

Smith-Welsh Foundation

A private foundation in Hailey, ID. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 47 grants and $387,500 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $387,500

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $1,516,927
  • Tax year 2024

    $355,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $1,655,640
  • Tax year 2023

    $320,000

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $1,677,660
  • Tax year 2022

    $282,500

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $1,739,698
  • Tax year 2021

    $317,620

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $2,020,078
  • Tax year 2020

    $270,500

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $2,353,818
  • Tax year 2019

    $146,500

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $1,506,572
  • Tax year 2018

    $215,590

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $1,450,985

Grants paid in 2025

47 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. South Coast Botanic GardenPLS VRDS PNSL, CA

    To help ensure a bright future for the garden, enlightening school children, families and seniors who rely on and visit the 87 acres every day.

    $50,000
  2. Natural History MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Provide funds to aid in supporting the museum

    $25,000
  3. Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, OR

    Provide funds to aid in river conservation

    $25,000
  4. Wood River Land TrustHailey, ID

    Protecting and restoring land, water, and wildlife habitat in the wood river valley and surrounding areas.

    $25,000
  5. Conservative AnglerEdmonds, WA

    Advocates for wild fish and fisheries, protecting and conserving wild steelhead, salmon, trout and char throughout their pacific range.

    $15,000
  6. Sun Valley Music FestivalSun Valley, ID

    Instilling a lifelong love of classical music.

    $15,000
  7. Catalina Island MuseumAvalon, CA

    Dedicated to the arts, culture and history of santa catalina island

    $10,000
  8. Native Fish SocietyOregon City, OR

    Advocates for the recovery of wild, native fish

    $10,000
  9. Cabrillo AquariummuseumSan Pedro, CA

    Provide support and resources to inspire exploration, respect and conservation of southern california marine life.

    $10,000
  10. Children's Hospital of LALos Angeles, CA

    Make a difference in a life of a child by providing hope for a healthy future.

    $10,000
  11. Idaho Wildlife FederationBoise, ID

    Advocates for the conservation of idaho's fish and wildlife, habitat and outdoor heritage.

    $10,000
  12. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    To bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon.

    $10,000
  13. California TroutSan Francisco, CA

    Support work to revitalize waters for resilient wild fish and a better california.

    $10,000
  14. Health Freedom Defense FundKetchum, ID

    Defend the ethical principle of medical freedom.

    $10,000
  15. Backcountry Hunters & AnglersMissoula, MT

    To protect wild public lands, waters and wildlife while upholding the traditions of ethical hunting and fishing.

    $10,000
  16. BeaconhouseSan Pedro, CA

    Provide funds to rehab center

    $5,000
  17. Blind Children's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Provide funds for aiding blind children

    $5,000
  18. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Conservation

    $5,000
  19. Friends of Banning MuseumWilmington, CA

    Provide funds to aid in education and preservation

    $5,000
  20. Volunteer Center (SB)Torrance, CA

    Provide funds to support community services

    $5,000
  21. Long Beach Rescue MissionLong Beach, CA

    Helping the homeless.

    $5,000
  22. New Challenge MinistriesTorrance, CA

    Feeding the people of south bay.

    $5,000
  23. Cancer Support CommunityWashington, DC

    Cancer support groups

    $5,000
  24. Coast Guard FoundationStonington, CT

    Coast guard support

    $5,000
  25. Greenwood CemeteryRockford, IL

    Fund for remberance and renewal.

    $5,000
  26. HelpTorrance, CA

    Provide funding for counseling and education

    $5,000
  27. Idaho Rivers UnitedBoise, ID

    Protecting rivers

    $5,000
  28. Palos Verdes Art CenterRancho Palos Verdes, CA

    Provide funds to support the arts

    $5,000
  29. Project MexicoRolling Hills Estates, CA

    Provide funds to aid in building homes for the poor

    $5,000
  30. The Salvation ArmyLong Beach, CA

    Tending to the poor, feedng the hungry, sheltering the homeless, caring for the sick, etc.

    $5,000
  31. Senior ConnectionHailey, ID

    Connecting seniors with essential services, meaningful programming, their peers and the local community to foster purposeful and passion-filled lives.

    $5,000
  32. Utah Chukar and WildlifeNephi, UT

    To support solid scientific wildlife management

    $5,000
  33. West Valley Food PantryWoodland Hills, CA

    To alleviate hunger

    $5,000
  34. Deschutes River AlliancePortland, OR

    Science-based conservation group dedicated to research of the deschutes river basis and restoration of critical habitat in the lower deschutes river.

    $5,000
  35. San Pedro YMCASan Pedro, CA

    To strengthen communities.

    $5,000
  36. Southern Arizona Quail ForeverOro Valley, AZ

    To conserve, portect and enhance wildlife habitat i southern arizona.

    $5,000
  37. Los Angeles Maritime InstituteSan Pedro, CA

    To offer educational adventures at-sea for youth from under-resourced communitites, with a focus on character-building and skill-building opportunities through sail training.

    $5,000
  38. The Community LibraryKetchum, ID

    Provide free resources and services.

    $5,000
  39. The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, ID

    To end hunger.

    $5,000
  40. Project Big WoodKetchum, ID

    Unite the community towards a better big wood river through data, education, advocacy, and earthworks.

    $5,000
  41. Osa ConservationWashington, DC

    To provide rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience.

    $2,500
  42. Bad to the Bow 4-H ClubMoscow, ID

    Youth development.

    $2,500
  43. Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NY

    Helping america's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.

    $2,500
  44. Idaho Trails AssociationBoise, ID

    To keep idaho's hiking trails open for all by promoting the conservation and enjoyment of idaho's backcountry on foot.

    $2,500
  45. Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical AssociationStanley, ID

    To protect and advance the natural and cultural history of idaho's sawtooth-salmon river country through preservation and education.

    $2,500
  46. Stanley Community LibraryStanley, ID

    To provide friendly, convenient access to the world with books, materials, current technology and programs for all ages in a safe and welcoming environment.

    $2,500
  47. Sun Valley Junior HockeySun Valley, ID

    To provide high-quality ice hockey programs for local youth in an inclusive environment open to participants of varying ages, skill levels and economic backgrounds.

    $2,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment7 grants $102,50052% of the total
  2. Animals4 grants $40,00020% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $20,00010% of the total
  4. Arts and culture1 grant $15,0008% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $10,0005% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $5,0003% of the total
  7. 1 other causes2 grants $5,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California19 grants $180,000
  2. Idaho14 grants $97,500
  3. Oregon3 grants $40,000
  4. Washington1 grant $15,000
  5. Montana1 grant $10,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $10,000
  7. Arizona2 grants $7,500
  8. Connecticut1 grant $5,000
  9. District of Columbia1 grant $5,000
  10. Illinois1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Nancy WelshPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Peter WelshSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Robert T WelshCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 1Pay $0

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