The Weary Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Weary Family Foundation is a private foundation in Manhattan, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $3.0 million the year before.
7% 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 | $3.0 million | 28 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 28 | $16.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 27 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
The Weary Family 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.
What The Weary Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 26 | $1.5 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation - Weary FDTN Endowed Chair #484071 | General operating support - educational | $1.5 million |
| Wareham Hall Renovation Fund | General operating support -public welfare | $250,000 |
| Ksu Foundation Excellence - Fund C31491 | General operating support - educational | $160,000 |
| Ksu Beach Museum of Art Endowment - Fund C53370 | General operating support - educational | $150,000 |
| Ksu Foundation McCain Auditorium Endowment - Fund C53375 | General operating support - educational | $150,000 |
| Friends of McCain - Fund #F17600 | General operating support - educational | $100,000 |
| Junction City Family YMCA | General operating support -public welfare | $100,000 |
| Ksu Foundation - Fund C18010 | General operating support - educational | $100,000 |
| Ksu Foundation - Fund D50834 | General operating support - educational | $100,000 |
| The Homecare & Hospice Foundation | General operating support -public welfare | $100,000 |
| CL Hoover Opera House | General operating support - public welfare | $50,000 |
| The Crisis Center Inc | General operating support -public welfare | $35,000 |
| Riley County Humane Society | Animal welfare | $30,000 |
| The Crisis Center Inc - Building Fund | General operating support - public welfare | $30,000 |
| Ksu Foundation - Fund F40102 | General operating support - educational | $25,000 |
| No Stone Unturned Foundation | General operating support -public welfare | $20,000 |
| Little Theater Foundation Inc | General operating support - building maintenance | $19,000 |
| Flint Hills Breadbasket | General operating support -public welfare | $15,000 |
| Ksu Foundation - Fund K94175 | General operating support - educational | $15,000 |
| Ksu Foundation - Fund Q38884 | General operating support - educational | $15,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment Association | General operating support - educational | $10,000 |
| Ksu Foundation - Fund 057594 | General operating support - educational | $10,000 |
| Big Lakes Foundation | General operating support - public welfare | $5,000 |
| Friends of Animals Inc | To free animals from cruelty & institutionalized exploitation | $5,000 |
| Junction City Geary County United Way | General operating support -public welfare | $5,000 |
| KHC Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General operating support -public welfare | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gifford Weary
- Dale Ann Clore
Questions people ask
Does The Weary Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weary Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Weary Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gifford Weary (Director & President) and Dale Ann Clore (Director, Secretary & Treasurer).
What does The Weary Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.