The Welman Project has secured a new home inside the historic Kimbell Milling Company building, marking a major milestone in the Fort Worth nonprofit’s continued expansion as demand for its services grows.
The organization will relocate to 2109 S. Main Street, the north building on the two-building property, and is expected to move into the new 26,510-square-foot suite in the first quarter of 2026 as renovations are completed.
Formation Real Estate served as the broker for the move, with Grant Huff representing The Welman Project.
“This move gives teachers and students so many new possibilities,” said Taylor Willis, executive director of The Welman Project, in a statement. “As a hometown organization focused on reuse and reimagining, moving into the iconic Kimbell Milling building is a dream come true.
“The chance to help repurpose this piece of our city’s history is both a privilege and a responsibility, and we’re thrilled to help bring new energy to the space as a hub for arts, education, and sustainability.”
The Kimbell Milling building was constructed in the 1930s. Along with an adjoining grain elevator complex it served as the headquarters for Kimbell Milling Co., owned by Kay Kimbell.
Bruce Conti purchased the property last year. At the time, it was the subject of demolition plans under former owner Cenikor Foundation. Conti began preservation efforts.
Founded in 2015, The Welman Project now serves more than 6,000 educators annually, supporting more than 2,300 schools and 125 nonprofits through creative reuse, free classroom materials, and TEA-approved professional development.
Its current 5,600-square-foot building on West Vickery has reached capacity, limiting donation intake, materials processing, programming, and the ability to meet peak teacher demand during back-to-school season.
The new location will provide increased storage, a larger educator warehouse, a more robust makerspace, and improved accessibility for teachers, volunteers, and community partners, according to a press release.
The expanded footprint will streamline donation processing, support larger-scale creative reuse programming, and create dedicated space for educator trainings and volunteer groups. These improvements will immediately strengthen the organization’s ability to equip teachers, enrich student learning, and keep reusable materials out of landfills.
“The right location can change what’s possible for an organization, and this move does that for Welman, Huff said. “It’s been great working with their team to secure a place that supports both their growth and their mission.”