Weller Investment Company
Preselected recipients only
Weller Investment Company is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,710 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$51,710
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,503 the year before.
93% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51,476 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,503 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $51,710 | 15 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Weller Investment Company 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $36,500 |
| California | 4 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,665 |
| Colorado | 3 | $3,545 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Now | Aid to community | $30,000 |
| Rose Foundation | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | Aid to community | $2,665 |
| Monthly Review Foundation | Aid to community | $2,500 |
| Denver Film | Aid to community | $1,545 |
| 350 Colorado | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| Oil Change International | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| National Center for Science Education | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| National Lawyers Guild Mass Chapter | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Aid to community | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Aid to community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Weller Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Weller Investment Company accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weller Investment Company give?
$51,710 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Weller Investment Company?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill Weller Nelson (President).