Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $392,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $392,000 | 17 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie 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 Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $1.2 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | General Purpose | $1.1 million |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General Purpose | $48,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | General Purpose | $24,000 |
| US Naval War College Foundation | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Black Economic Council of Massachusetts | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Historic New England | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Initiative for a Competitive Inner City | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Hoover Institution at Stanford University | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sears House Association | General Purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew A Weatherbie
- Susan B Weatherbie
Questions people ask
Does Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew A Weatherbie (Trustee) and Susan B Weatherbie (Trustee).
What does Matthew A & Susan B Weatherbie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.