Edgar V Weir Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Edgar V Weir Family Foundation is a private foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,454 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,454
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,882 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,782 | 41 | $738,225 |
| 2024 | $40,882 | 40 | $868,857 |
| 2025 | $39,454 | 40 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | E V Weir Family Foundation 3128 Gracefield Road Apt 520, Silver Spring, MD 20904-5842 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 755-1011 |
| What to submit | Written resumes detailing charitable purpose-receipts required |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted anytime. Response within two weeks. |
What Edgar V Weir Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $7,800 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $6,654 |
| Texas | 5 | $5,800 |
| Virginia | 4 | $5,350 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $2,500 |
| California | 4 | $1,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $4,000 |
| American Diabetes Assn | Charitable | $4,000 |
| American Heart Assoc | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Blood Cancer United-Upr-Nm | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Arthritis Fdn | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Macular Degeneration | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Some | Charitable | $1,004 |
| Butler Area Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| First United Methodist Chu | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University Fdn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| STS Martha and Mary Episco | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Amyotrophic Lateral SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Wittenberg University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The John Ritter Fdn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Charitable | $500 |
| American Lung Association | Charitable | $500 |
| Brownsdale Cemetery | Charitable | $500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Weta | Charitable | $500 |
| McCullough-Hyde Fdn | Charitable | $500 |
| Blood Cancer United-Dr-Nm | Charitable | $400 |
| American Wild Horse Conser | Charitable | $300 |
| Habitat for Horses | Charitable | $300 |
| Davidson College | Charitable | $250 |
| Fdn for Historic Church | Charitable | $250 |
| Network of Community Ministries Inc | Charitable | $250 |
| Take Me Home Pet Rescue | Charitable | $250 |
| Humane World for Animals | Charitable | $250 |
| Chesapeake Bay Trust | Charitable | $200 |
| National Park Foundation | Charitable | $200 |
| National Parks Conservation Assn | Charitable | $200 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable | $200 |
| The Statue of Liberty | Charitable | $200 |
| Vmi Annual Giving | Charitable | $100 |
| Wheaton Volunteer Rescue | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Gallagher
- Rebecca A Weir
- Edgar V Weir Jr
Questions people ask
Does Edgar V Weir Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted anytime. Response within two weeks..
How much does Edgar V Weir Family Foundation give?
$39,454 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Edgar V Weir Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ellen Gallagher (Director), Rebecca A Weir (Director) and Edgar V Weir Jr (Director).
What does Edgar V Weir Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.