F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund is a private foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $300,000 the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $300,000 | 22 | $7.5 million |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 18 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 18 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund 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 F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $115,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $66,000 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Zoological Society | General operating | $35,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Comprehensive plan | $30,000 |
| Reefs Unknown | General operating | $30,000 |
| Health Story Collaborative Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New England Forestry Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation | Donor advised fund ($15,000) and foundation builders campaign ($5,000) | $20,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| White Bear Center for the Arts | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Yale School of the Environment | Ted weyerhaeuser scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Buckingham Browne and Nichols School | General operating support ($5k), coaching endowment fund ($5k), senior gift fund ($1k) | $11,000 |
| Harris Center for Conservation Education | General operating support ($5k), land acquisition ($5k), capital campaign ($1k) | $11,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General operating support | $10,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General operating | $10,000 |
| Health Story Collaborative Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Solid Ground | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Retreat Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Monadnock Conservancy | Capital campaign ($2.5k), general operating support ($500) | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick J Weyerhaeuser
- Catherine L Weyerhaeuser
- Julia LW Heidmann
- David C Weyerhaeuser
Questions people ask
Does F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick J Weyerhaeuser (Vice President; Director), Catherine L Weyerhaeuser (President; Director), Julia LW Heidmann (Secretary; Director) and David C Weyerhaeuser (Treasurer; Director).
What does F T Weyerhaeuser Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.