David & Candace Weir Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David & Candace Weir Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 129 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $800,000. 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$5.9 million
- Number of grants129
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$124 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
26% 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 | $4.3 million | 142 | $115 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 129 | $124 million |
How to apply
David & Candace Weir 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 David & Candace Weir Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 96 | $3.7 million |
| Rhode Island | 10 | $942,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $625,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $350,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $143,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Land Trust | General charitable needs | $800,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Block Island | General charitable needs | $800,000 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation | General charitable needs | $500,000 |
| Vassar College | General charitable needs | $350,000 |
| Wnet | General charitable needs | $350,000 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | General charitable needs | $307,654 |
| Weta | General charitable needs | $250,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General charitable needs | $152,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | General charitable needs | $107,500 |
| Adirondack Chapter - Nature Conservancy | General charitable needs | $100,000 |
| National Public Radio | General charitable needs | $100,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General charitable needs | $100,000 |
| Albany Medical Center Foundation | General charitable needs | $60,000 |
| New-York Historical Society | General charitable needs | $55,000 |
| Capital Roots | General charitable needs | $51,100 |
| Albany Institute Of History & Art | General charitable needs | $51,000 |
| Albany Diocesan Cemeteries | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Albany Rural Cemetery | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Block Island Land Trust | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Capital City Rescue Mission | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Food Pantries Of The Capital District | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Iph | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Joseph's House & Shelter Inc | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Preservation League Of New York State | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| St Pius X Church | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| The Clark Art Institute | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Unity House | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| The Corporation Of Yaddo | General charitable needs | $35,100 |
| Second Stage Theatre | General charitable needs | $35,000 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Capital Area | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| Mountain Lake PBS | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| Pen America | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| St Mary's Church | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| The Next Step | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| Vermont PBS | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| WAMCNortheast Public Radio | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
| WMHT | General charitable needs | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Candace K Weir
- Meredith Prime
- Amelia F Weir
Questions people ask
Does David & Candace Weir Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David & Candace Weir Foundation give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 129 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs David & Candace Weir Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Candace K Weir (Trustee), Meredith Prime (Trustee) and Amelia F Weir (Trustee).
What does David & Candace Weir Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.