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Whippoorwill Family Foundation

  • Prospect, KY
  • Tax-exempt since July 2013
  • EIN: 45-5631503

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$276k (2024)

Expenses
$985k (2024)

Total Assets
$6.16M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$275,580
Expenses
$984,578
Net Income
-$708,998
Net Assets
$6,163,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $551
0.2%
Dividends $190,353
69.1%
Sales of Assets $63,196
22.9%
Other Income $21,480
7.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $896,085
91.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,163,638
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,163,638
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 6, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$195,874
Expenses
$1,049,394
Net Income
-$853,520
Net Assets
$6,872,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $187
0.1%
Dividends $189,929
97.0%
Sales of Assets -$64,618
Other Income $70,376
35.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $948,590
90.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,872,636
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,872,636
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$197,799
Expenses
$974,877
Net Income
-$777,078
Net Assets
$7,726,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $214
0.1%
Dividends $175,291
88.6%
Sales of Assets -$88,717
Other Income $111,011
56.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $940,588
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,726,156
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,726,156
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,414,014
Expenses
$911,749
Net Income
$1,502,265
Net Assets
$8,502,069
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,082,577
44.8%
Interest Revenue $27
0.0%
Dividends $185,759
7.7%
Sales of Assets $1,047,070
43.4%
Other Income $98,581
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $776,383
85.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,502,069
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,502,069
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,677,191
Expenses
$423,692
Net Income
$2,253,499
Net Assets
$7,982,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,955,224
73.0%
Interest Revenue $1,676
0.1%
Dividends $156,256
5.8%
Sales of Assets $563,523
21.0%
Other Income $512
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $327,425
77.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,982,860
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $7,982,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 2, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,439,217
Expenses
$1,002,381
Net Income
$2,436,836
Net Assets
$5,729,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $3,264,751
94.9%
Interest Revenue $1,667
0.0%
Dividends $99,165
2.9%
Sales of Assets $33,078
1.0%
Other Income $40,556
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $961,029
95.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,818,140
Total Liabilities $88,779
Net Assets $5,729,361
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$314,081
Expenses
$911,953
Net Income
-$597,872
Net Assets
$3,292,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $209,855
66.8%
Interest Revenue $92
0.0%
Dividends $98,793
31.5%
Sales of Assets -$53,589
Other Income $58,930
18.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $873,041
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,292,525
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,292,525
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$201,257
Expenses
$414,483
Net Income
-$213,226
Net Assets
$3,890,397
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $11
0.0%
Dividends $118,464
58.9%
Sales of Assets $78,410
39.0%
Other Income $4,372
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $306,861
74.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,890,397
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,890,397
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 12, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,818,273
Expenses
$228,072
Net Income
$5,590,201
Net Assets
$4,103,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,961,651
33.7%
Interest Revenue $39
0.0%
Dividends $95,911
1.6%
Sales of Assets $3,760,672
64.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $197,193
86.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,103,623
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,103,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,076,967
Expenses
$518,963
Net Income
$1,558,004
Net Assets
$471,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,500,088
72.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $98
0.0%
Sales of Assets $576,781
27.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $489,556
94.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $471,563
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $471,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 28, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,954,966
Expenses
$344,390
Net Income
$1,610,576
Net Assets
$410,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,248,044
63.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,677
0.1%
Sales of Assets $704,245
36.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $339,008
98.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,807
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $410,807
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marianne Welch (President) $0 $0
J Stirling Welch Iii (Vice President) $0 $0
Maud Welch (Vice President) $0 $0
James Welch Jr (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erin Shinkle (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 22, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$264,443
Expenses
$218,360
Net Income
$46,083
Net Assets
$46,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,051
1.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,812
1.1%
Sales of Assets $257,580
97.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $210,000
96.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,083
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,083

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,593
Expenses
$2,593
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,593
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,593
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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