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Also known as: C/O ROBERT B SHAPIRO AND VIRGINIA FARLEY
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Weasel Fund is a private trust based in MILLSTADT, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Pricewaterhousecoopersllp. It holds total assets of $263K. Annual income is reported at $254K. Total assets have decreased from $1.7M in 2011 to $475K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Weasel Fund has made 102 grants totaling $924K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $203K in 2020 to $253K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $291K distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Missouri, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Weasel Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, MO.
Weasel Fund has distributed a total of $924K across 102 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Weasel Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Weasel Fund is headquartered in MILLSTADT, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B Shapiro | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia R Farley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$260K
Total Assets
$475K
Fair Market Value
$517K
Net Worth
$465K
Grants Paid
$253K
Contributions
$60K
Net Investment Income
$63K
Distribution Amount
$31K
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$924K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Danforth Plant Science CenterGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Olivette, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Arlington, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Blair Thomas & CompanyGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncGENERAL ENDOWMENT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Zeno Mountain FarmGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Lincoln, VT | $17K | 2023 |
| Aspire Of IllinoisGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Hillside, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Lucky PlushGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Khecari Dance TheaterGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Audience Architects NfpGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Hubbard Street Dance ChicagoGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Deeply Rooted ProductionsGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The SeldomsGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| National Organization For WomenGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Invest For KidsGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Housing Choice PartnersGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Joanna Mufson Memorial Trust FundGENERAL ENDOWMENT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Love Serve Remember FoundationGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Sacramento, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Clare Gift TrustGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Academy For Systems ChangeGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Burlington, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| The Montessori School Of EnglewoodGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Bard Prison InitiativeGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Lucky Plush ProductionsGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| American Indian College FundGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| National Public Housing MuseumGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Red Clay Dance CompanyGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Chicago Foundation For WomenGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Links HallGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Rebuild FoundationGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Edgar Miller LegacyGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Tellin' Tales TheatreGENERAL ENDOWMENT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |