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Weezie Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1963. The principal officer is Morgan Guaranty Trust Co Of Ny. It holds total assets of $24.3M. Annual income is reported at $7.7M. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Weezie Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2020 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K, with an average award of $69K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, South Carolina, New York, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$60K
Average Grant
$67K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 19 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.
Weezie Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, SC, NY.
Weezie Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 41 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $69K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $400K.
For information about applying for grants from Weezie Foundation, visit their official website. Many private foundations accept unsolicited proposals or have specific application windows.
Weezie Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$1.6M
Total Assets
$24.8M
Fair Market Value
$31.2M
Net Worth
$24.8M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$606K
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $24.3M
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$69K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityGENERAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| St John'S Episcopal ChurchGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2020 |
| New England Wildlife CenterGENERAL | South Weymouth, MA | $400K | 2022 |
| Grymes Memorial SchoolGENERAL | Orange, VA | $125K | 2022 |
| Cycle Kids IncGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $110K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts HorticulturalGENERAL | Wellesley, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Squashbusters IncGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Nantucket New SchoolGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Nantucket Boys And Girls ClubGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| RootGENERAL | Salem, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL | Washington, DC | $52K | 2022 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse SchoolGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| New England Baptist HospitalGENERAL | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Family Promise MetrowestGENERAL | Natick, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Maria Mitchell AssociationGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Loving Spoonfuls IncGENERAL | Newton, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Saint Peters Catholic ChurchGENERAL | Beaufort, SC | $30K | 2022 |
| Mystic Learning CenterGENERAL | Somerville, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| Friends Of St Stephens YouthGENERAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Committee On Temporary ShelterGENERAL | Burlington, VT | $3K | 2022 |
| The Family Pantry Of Cape CodGENERAL | Harwich, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| School Of Leadership Afghanistan IncGENERAL | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Charlotte Food Shelf IncGENERAL | Charlotte, VT | $3K | 2022 |
| Nantucket Cottage HospitalGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $200K | 2020 |
| Port Royal Sound FoundationGENERAL | Okatie, SC | $125K | 2020 |
| Naomi Berrie Diabetes CenterGENERAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2020 |
| Babson CollegeGENERAL | Babson Park, MA | $75K | 2020 |
| Christopher'S HeavenGENERAL | Boston, MA | $65K | 2020 |
| Cycle KidsGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $60K | 2020 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation IncGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $25K | 2020 |
| Islesboro Pre-SchoolGENERAL | Islesboro, ME | $25K | 2020 |
| Vermont Day SchoolGENERAL | Shelburne, VT | $25K | 2020 |
| Nantucket Music CenterGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2020 |