Weiler Foundation
Accepts applications
Weiler Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$25.3 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
90% 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 | $1.5 million | 33 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 19 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 99 | $25.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katelyn Freeseman 815 Weiler Dr, Knoxville, IA 50138 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 780-2694 |
| What to submit | Written application with full disclosure of purpose and use of funds. |
| Deadlines | N/a - submissions are accepted continuously |
| Restrictions | Must be used in accordance with their charitable purpose. |
What Weiler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 93 | $1.4 million |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,953 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| Knoxville Public School | Track & field project | $100,000 |
| Knoxville Community Foundation | General support | $78,821 |
| City of Pella | Pella recreation | $50,000 |
| Twin Cedars PTO | General support | $19,190 |
| Community Betterment Organization | General support | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Davenport | Upon this rock campaign | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Marion County | General support | $10,000 |
| Women of Asphalt | General support | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Senior Center | General support | $6,000 |
| The Dollywood Foundation | General support | $5,953 |
| Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation | Cars event | $5,000 |
| Rotary District Hef Inc | General support | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Knoxville High School | Baseball field bleachers | $3,000 |
| Iowa State University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Knoxville First United Methodist Church | Fellowship uniting neighbors(fun) support | $2,000 |
| New Sharon Child Care and Preschool | General support | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stones Early Learning Center | Breakfast with santa | $2,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Central College | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Knoxville Community School District | Elementary schools | $1,500 |
| Buena Vista University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Bussey Little League | General support | $1,000 |
| Crisis Canines of the Midlands | General support | $1,000 |
| Cub Scout Pack 362 | General support | $1,000 |
| Dmacc | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Families First of Pella | General support | $1,000 |
| Fire Rescue Association of Knoxville | General support | $1,000 |
| Foster Squad | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Pella Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Webb Shadle Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Alumni Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Little League | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Music Boosters | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Panther Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Volunteer Reserve Police Department | Helmets and hotdogs event | $1,000 |
| Marion County 4-H Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Marion County Historical Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Marion County Special Olympics | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katelyn Freeseman
- Joel Weiler
- Megan Green
- Pat Weiler
- Sharon Weiler
Questions people ask
Does Weiler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: N/a - submissions are accepted continuously.
How much does Weiler Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Weiler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katelyn Freeseman (Secretary/Tr), Joel Weiler (Vice President), Megan Green (President) and Pat Weiler (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Weiler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and community development.