Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ankeny, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $503,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $503,000 and the largest $503,000. 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$503,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$503,000
- Largest grant$503,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $469,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $389,250 | 52 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $469,500 | 53 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $503,000 | 1 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Weatherspoon Charitable 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $503,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund | General operating budget | $503,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Macdonald
- Joanna Anderson
- Steve Bazant
- Molly Scarbrough
- James Bowden
- Jacqueline Reineke
- Mary Bowden
- Martha Stevenson
- Jennifer Pelz
- Kristen Macdonald
- Susan Stevenson
- Sara Christie
- Walker Christie
- Allie Littleton
- Damon Christie
Questions people ask
Does Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation give?
$503,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $503,000.
Who runs Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Macdonald (Board Member), Joanna Anderson (Board Member), Steve Bazant (Chair) and Molly Scarbrough (Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.