Weaver Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weaver Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $812,275 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,150 and the largest $453,875. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$812,275
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,150
- Largest grant$453,875
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $571,645 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $710,773 | 41 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $571,645 | 37 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $812,275 | 35 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Weaver Family Private Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Weaver Family Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $684,625 |
| Illinois | 3 | $81,200 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,650 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Art Museum | Cultural support | $453,875 |
| Field Museum | Cultural support | $75,000 |
| Laguna Community Clinic | Support for social services | $41,000 |
| Laguna Beach Cultural Art Center | Cultural support | $30,000 |
| Berea College | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Assistance League Laguna Beach | Support for social services | $20,000 |
| Huntington Library | Cultural support | $20,000 |
| Friendship Shelter Laguna Beach | Support for social services | $15,000 |
| Laguna College Lcad | Education support | $15,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | Support for social services | $15,000 |
| Pitzer College | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Ocsb | Social services | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Support for social services | $7,500 |
| South Coast Repertory | Cultural support | $6,000 |
| Arc American Refugee Committee Alig | Support for social services | $5,300 |
| Collabroative Courts Fdn | Cultural support | $5,200 |
| Susi Q Senior Center | Support for social services | $5,200 |
| Michael Jfoxparkinsons Research | Medical research | $5,150 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Support of animals | $5,150 |
| Columbia College | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse | Support for social services | $5,000 |
| Just Detention | Support for social services | $5,000 |
| Museique | Cultural support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support for social services | $3,500 |
| Laguna Beach Dance Festival | Cultural support | $3,500 |
| Maldef Mexicanamerican Legal Defen | Social services | $3,500 |
| Laguna Beach Live | Cultural support | $2,500 |
| KCRW NPR | Cultural support | $1,500 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | Cultural support | $1,500 |
| PBS Socal Kcet | Cultural support | $1,500 |
| California Instutute of Technology | Educational support | $1,200 |
| Piven Theatre Workshop | Educational support | $1,200 |
| KX935 Laguna Beach | Cultural support | $1,000 |
| Laguna Playhouse | Cultural support | $1,000 |
| Opera Laguna | Cultural support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hilton Weinberg
- Leslie A Weaver
- Cipriano W Romero
- Stephanie Weaver-Weinberg
- Nicholas B Weaver-Weinberg
Questions people ask
Does Weaver Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weaver Family Private Foundation give?
$812,275 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,150.
Who runs Weaver Family Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hilton Weinberg (Director), Leslie A Weaver (Director), Cipriano W Romero (Director) and Stephanie Weaver-Weinberg (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Weaver Family Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and education.