• About
    • Foundation History
    • Mission
  • Grants
    • Funding Priorities
    • Ruth and David Wisnom Grant
    • Judge David B. Flinn Grant
  • Contact
Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation
  • About
    • Foundation History
    • Mission
  • Grants
    • Funding Priorities
    • Ruth and David Wisnom Grant
    • Judge David B. Flinn Grant
  • Contact
Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation

HISTORY

Originally incorporated in 1914 with bequests from the estates of Mary A. Avery and her brother, Orlando P. Fuller, the Avery-Fuller Children’s Center operated a facility in San Francisco providing aid to handicapped children. The foundation was renamed to honor Whiting Welch for his many years of dedicated service as President of the foundation.

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HISTORY

Originally incorporated in 1914 with bequests from the estates of Mary A. Avery and her brother, Orlando P. Fuller, the Avery-Fuller Children’s Center operated a facility in San Francisco providing aid to handicapped children. The foundation was renamed to honor Whiting Welch for his many years of dedicated service as President of the foundation.

MISSION

The mission of the Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation is to provide grant funding for early intervention and professional guidance to children with physical, behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges.

Board of TRUSTEES

Arlene Auerbach
President

Sherry Madding
Vice President & Secretary

Libby O’Leary
Board Member

Richard L. Oken, M.D.
Treasurer

Michael Ross
Board Member

Minoo Shah
Board Member

Susan Harvey
Board Member

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ABOUT
Foundation History
Mission
GRANTS
Funding Priorities
Ruth and David Wisnom Grant
Judge David B. Flinn Grant
CONTACT

Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation
1325 Howard Avenue, #218
Burlingame, CA 94010

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