David F & Sara K Weston Fund
Accepts applications
David F & Sara K Weston Fund is a private foundation in Galveston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,500 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$192,500
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,500 the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,000 | 47 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 48 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $192,500 | 59 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara Sasser 7221 Broadway Street, Galveston, TX 77554 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (409) 599-6143 |
What David F & Sara K Weston Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $81,500 |
| Ohio | 8 | $22,500 |
| New York | 8 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $16,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monoamine Oxidase Deciciency Foundation | Research | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Family Promise | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Surf 1 Foundation | General porpuse | $4,000 |
| SLC61A | General porpuse | $4,000 |
| Rare Village | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General porpuse | $2,500 |
| To Cure A Rose | Rosie's aso research | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio | General purposes | $2,500 |
| National Center for Science Education | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Holocaust and Humanity Center | Rescue in the philippines | $2,500 |
| Fund for the City of New York | Scholarship plus | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Earth Justice | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Sponsor exhibit | $2,500 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund | General porpuse | $2,000 |
| Utmb Health | Gbs endowment | $2,000 |
| Ushmm | General porpuse | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General porpuse | $2,000 |
| Student Conservation Assn | General porpuse | $2,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Galveston hospital | $2,000 |
| Shoulder to Shoulder | General porpuse | $2,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Population Connection | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Oxfam America | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General purposes | $2,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Assn | General purposes | $2,000 |
| National Museum of American Indian | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Menninger Clinic | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Joint Distribution Committee | Archives | $2,000 |
| Jfna Network of Independent Communities | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for the Righteous | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Huc-Jir | General purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara W Sasser
- Carol W Roberts
Questions people ask
Does David F & Sara K Weston Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does David F & Sara K Weston Fund give?
$192,500 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs David F & Sara K Weston Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara W Sasser (Pres Treas Secy Trus) and Carol W Roberts (Trustee).
What does David F & Sara K Weston Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, faith communities and environment and conservation.