Weatherlow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weatherlow Foundation is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $327,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $30,000. 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$327,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $334,317 the year before.
35% 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 | $258,000 | 42 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $334,317 | 46 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $327,000 | 58 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Weatherlow 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 Weatherlow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $78,000 |
| New York | 5 | $64,000 |
| Rhode Island | 11 | $46,000 |
| Illinois | 10 | $43,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $32,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $12,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Sisters School | General support | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $30,000 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Lake George Association | General support | $20,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Ecological Research & Development Group | General support | $15,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | General support | $15,000 |
| Ocean State Media | General support | $13,000 |
| Colby College | General support | $10,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island | General support | $10,000 |
| Lake George Land Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| The Commons Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Marion Institute | General support | $6,000 |
| Potter League for Animals | General support | $6,000 |
| YWCA of the North Shore | General support | $6,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $5,000 |
| International Fund for Animals Welfare Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Angell Animal Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Save a Fox Rescue Group | General support | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Florida | General support | $5,000 |
| Little Compton Historical Society | General support | $4,000 |
| Little Compton Wellness Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | General support | $3,000 |
| National Alliance for Mental Illness Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Engender Health Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Environmental Working Group | General support | $2,000 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Sakonnet Lighthouse | General support | $2,000 |
| Stay at Home in Little Compton | General support | $2,000 |
| Kids Above All | General support | $2,000 |
| Unite the World with Africa Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General support | $2,000 |
| Paws and Claws Cat Rescue | General support | $2,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Wagner
- Ellen S Wagner
- Bryn Wagner Hanson
- Matthew R Wagner
Questions people ask
Does Weatherlow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weatherlow Foundation give?
$327,000 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Weatherlow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David L Wagner (Director, President, Treasurer), Ellen S Wagner (Director, Secretary), Bryn Wagner Hanson (Director) and Matthew R Wagner (Director).
What does Weatherlow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.