Weldon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Weldon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $452,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $330,000. 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$452,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$330,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $122,000 the year before.
16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $179,250 | 23 | $13.6 million |
| 2023 | $122,000 | 21 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $452,500 | 19 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
Weldon Foundation Inc 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 Weldon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $419,250 |
| Indiana | 2 | $21,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,250 |
| Georgia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for the Homeless | Director expenses/general support | $330,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | General support | $17,500 |
| New Vision Congregational Church | General support | $16,000 |
| Barnabas Center Inc | General support | $14,000 |
| Take Stock in Children of Nassau | General support | $13,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Nassau County | Guardians program/general support | $10,250 |
| 1000 Dollar Start-Ups Consortium | General support | $10,000 |
| Arts Alive Nassau Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Micah's Place Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Loyola University | General support | $5,250 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Purdue University | General support | $3,500 |
| Coalition for the Elimination of Et | General support | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Good samaritan fund | $3,000 |
| Ferst Readers of Lamar County Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General support | $2,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging | General support | $2,000 |
| FL Assoc of Planned Parenthood Aff | General support | $1,000 |
| Women's Giving Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia M Weldon
- Matthew Dodson
- Thomas D Weldon
- David Weldon
- Norman R Weldon
- Carol J Weldon
Questions people ask
Does Weldon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weldon Foundation Inc give?
$452,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Weldon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia M Weldon (President), Matthew Dodson (Treasurer), Thomas D Weldon (Vice-Pres) and David Weldon (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Weldon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and education.