The Weezie Foundation
Accepts applications
The Weezie Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$38.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
47% 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 | $1.4 million | 35 | $31.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 23 | $34.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 38 | $38.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
What The Weezie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $734,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $250,000 |
| Vermont | 6 | $113,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $87,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $60,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLean Hospital | General operating | $125,000 |
| Chatham Hall School | General operating | $125,000 |
| Grymes Memorial School | General operating | $125,000 |
| Hale Education | General operating | $100,000 |
| Miss Porters School Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Texas | General operating | $100,000 |
| Nantucket New School | General operating | $100,000 |
| Vermont Commons School | General operating | $87,500 |
| New Beginnings | General operating | $87,500 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | General operating | $75,000 |
| Spoonfuls | General operating | $75,000 |
| Squashbusters Inc | General operating | $65,000 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse School | General operating | $50,000 |
| Our House Nantucket Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | General operating | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts Horticultural Society | General operating | $30,000 |
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club | General operating | $21,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | General operating | $21,000 |
| Islesboro Affordable Property | General operating | $21,000 |
| Family Promise Metrowest | General operating | $15,000 |
| A Place to Turn | General operating | $12,500 |
| Maine School Garden Network | General operating | $11,000 |
| Holliston Pantry Shelf Inc | General operating | $11,000 |
| Christopher's Haven | General operating | $11,000 |
| Turning Point Center Ofchittendon County | General operating | $10,000 |
| Daniels Table | General operating | $9,500 |
| Fair Tide Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
| Exeter Area Charitable Foundation | General operating | $6,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | General operating | $6,000 |
| Westwood Community Chest | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mystic Learning Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Nations Association of Greater Boston (Unagb) | General operating | $5,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger | General operating | $5,000 |
| Westwood Food Pantry | General operating | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Food Shelf | General operating | $5,000 |
| Medfield Food Cupboard | General operating | $4,000 |
| Charlotte Food Shelf Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Aviation | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does The Weezie Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Weezie Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs The Weezie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does The Weezie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.