Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$122,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,500 | 10 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 11 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $122,000 | 12 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margery S Weekes 25 Meyer Lane, South Hamilton, MA 01982 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 732-3200, aweekes@comcast.net |
| Restrictions | All income and so much of the principal of the trust is to be distributed exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of sect. 501 (C)(3) as the trustees shall determine. |
What Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $45,500 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches Habitat for Humanity | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| MSPCA-Angell | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Housing II Inc | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Direct Relief | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Amnesty International | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating funds | $8,000 |
| Groton School | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Coco Point Fund | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Society of the Cincinnati | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| ACORD Food Pantry | General operating funds | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margery S Weekes
Questions people ask
Does Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust give?
$122,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Margery S Weekes (Trustee).
What does Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.