Charles & Marie von Weise
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Marie von Weise is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,534 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,723 and the largest $15,471. 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$154,534
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,723
- Largest grant$15,471
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $243,856 the year before.
0% 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 | $369,898 | 16 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $243,856 | 16 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $154,534 | 16 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Charles & Marie von Weise 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 Charles & Marie von Weise funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $154,534 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish American Foundation | Program support | $15,471 |
| Mercy Health Development Foundation | Program support | $15,471 |
| Osf St Anthony Medical Center Fdn | Program support | $15,471 |
| Salvation Army RKFD Corp No 2 | Program support | $15,445 |
| Goldie B Floberg Center for | Medical program support | $7,723 |
| Rockford Boy's & Girl's Clubs Assn | Program support | $7,723 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater RKFD | Program support | $7,723 |
| Visiting Nurses Assoc of Rockford | Program support | $7,723 |
| Blackhawk Area Council Inc | Program support | $7,723 |
| Young Mens Christian Assoc of RKFD | Program support | $7,723 |
| YWCA of Rockford | Program support | $7,723 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford | Program support | $7,723 |
| Rockford Day Nursery | Program support | $7,723 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois | Program support | $7,723 |
| Rocvale Children's Home | Program support | $7,723 |
| African-American Resource Center | General support | $7,723 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Marie von Weise accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Marie von Weise give?
$154,534 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,723.
Who runs Charles & Marie von Weise?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Charles & Marie von Weise fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and human services.