MEWebber Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MEWebber Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $793,500 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $132,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$793,500
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$132,000
- Assets$20.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $718,000 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $718,000 | 49 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $793,500 | 47 | $20.1 million |
How to apply
MEWebber 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 MEWebber Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 36 | $476,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $132,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $110,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Donor advised fund | $132,000 |
| Beacon Hill | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Alaska Family Council | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Old Dominion University Educational Foundation | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Old Dominion University Educational Foundation | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Alaska Christian College | The General Scholarship Fund for ACC | $30,000 |
| Anchorage Concert Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Christian Health Associates | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Access Alaska Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine S | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alaska Childrens Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alaska Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal | ASPCA Adoption Center Medical Fund | $15,000 |
| Challenge Alaska | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | Tanzania Survival Fund | $15,000 |
| Downtown Soup Kitchen | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| King of Kings Lutheran Church | Funds for the care and needs of those in NC impacted by hurricane | $15,000 |
| Alaska Botanical Garden Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alaska Christian College | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anchorage Hospice Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anchorage Park Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Compassionate Hope Foundation | Moses House | $10,000 |
| Crisis Pregnancy Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heartreach Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heartreach Center Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Riley Gaines Center to do more "Nike" ads fund | $10,000 |
| Southcentral Therapeutic Riding Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stone Soup Group | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alaska Divisional HQ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pets | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Alaska Chamber Singers | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alaska Rural Veterinary Outreach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Resource Agency of Alaska Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Resource Agency of Alaska Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anchor-Age Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Museum Association | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Opera Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NAMI Alaska Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pothawira International | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter B Brautigam
Questions people ask
Does MEWebber Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MEWebber Foundation give?
$793,500 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs MEWebber Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter B Brautigam (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does MEWebber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.