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Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Melissa K Warner. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $649K in 2012 to $3.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 12 grants totaling $245K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $30K in 2021 to $135K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI.
Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $245K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Donald E Weig Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MADISON, WI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley D Ellefson Co Axley | Dir/President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Ellefson Co Axley | Dir/VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melissa K Warner | Dir/Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$182K
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
$4.7M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$135K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$80K
Distribution Amount
$214K
Total: $2.9M
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$245K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocooch Mountain Humane SocietyPet rescueUnrestricted charitable | Richland Center, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Tabby Town Usa IncPet rescueUnrestricted charitable | Westby, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Chasing Daylight Animal ShelterPet rescueUnrestricted charitable | Tomah, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Richland Area RescuePet rescueUnrestricted charitable | Richland Center, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Walworth County Humane SocietyPet rescueUnrestricted charitable | Delavan, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Southern WisconsinPet rescueUnrestricted charitable | Janesville, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Lakeland Animal ShelterUnrestrict charitable | Delavan, WI | $20K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Southern WsconsinUnrestricted charitable | Janesville, WI | $20K | 2022 |
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