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Wier Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $746K. Annual income is reported at $115K. Total assets have grown from $9K in 2014 to $807K 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Indiana and New Jersey. According to available records, Wier Family Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $188K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $45K and $90K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $90K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New Jersey, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 5 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.
Wier Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NJ, DC.
Wier Family Foundation has distributed a total of $188K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K.
Wier Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wier Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Austin Anderson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Byron Wier | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ashley Wier | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$55K
Total Assets
$807K
Fair Market Value
$833K
Net Worth
$797K
Grants Paid
$45K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$29K
Distribution Amount
$40K
Total: $321K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$188K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedal The PacificSOCIAL WELFARE | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Winston SchoolEDUCATION | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Ubs Donor-Advised Fund - National Philanthropic TrustSOCIAL WELFARE | Weehawken, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| BucknerSOCIAL WELFARE | Dallas, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Generation ServeSOCIAL WELFARE | Austin, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| International Justice MissionSOCIAL WELFARE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Nicaragua Resource NetworkGENERAL PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Westfield, IN | $5K | 2020 |
| I Live Here I Give HereSOCIAL WELFARE | Austin, TX | $5K | 2020 |