Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation
Accepts applications
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $827,500 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $240,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$827,500
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $674,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $674,000 | 52 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $827,500 | 65 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katharine W Cohen PO Box 303, Beatrice, NE 68310 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (270) 226-9038 |
| What to submit | General letter containing purposes and intent, IRS exemption letter |
What Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 37 | $556,500 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $75,000 |
| California | 6 | $66,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $40,000 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $29,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $21,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Various funds | $240,000 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Community Animal Medicine Project | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cumberland River Compact | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Callaway Cnty Ky | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Meeting Place | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Beatrice Humane Society | General purpose | $17,000 |
| Capital Humane Society | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Beatrice Public Library Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Humanities Nebraska | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Lincoln forever fund | $10,000 |
| Native American Heritage Assoc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Statewide Aboretum | Educational & environment programs | $10,000 |
| People's City Mission | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Prairie Plains Resource Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Raptor Conservation Alliance | Raptor recovery program | $10,000 |
| Ricky Dawkins Jr Memorial | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sheldon Museum of Art | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center | Educational & environment programs | $10,000 |
| Thistle Farms | General purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Asheville | Long term recovery group | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue Team | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Lincoln City Library | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Gage County Historical Society | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Mari Sandoz Heritage Society | General purpose | $7,500 |
| First Families Now | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Malone Community Center | General purpose | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Cohen
- Katharine Weston Cohen
- Nicole Gray
- Brian Miles
Questions people ask
Does Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation give?
$827,500 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Cohen (President), Katharine Weston Cohen (Vice Preside), Nicole Gray (Treasurer) and Brian Miles (Secretary).
What does Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and environment and conservation.