Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation
Accepts applications
Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $739,841 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $608,891. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$739,841
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$608,891
- Assets$0
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $754,300 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $817,844 | 149 | $15.5 million |
| 2023 | $754,300 | 142 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $739,841 | 27 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | William R Weaver MD Trustee 8226 Douglas Ave Suite 655, Dallas, TX 75225-5946 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 999-9497 |
| What to submit | The application must be made in the form of a letter. The letter should include information about the organization submitting the application and specific information about the project named in the grant request. The application must also include a copy of the most recent twelve-month budget, previous year's budget, most recent financial statements (audited if available) and all contributions the applicant has received from foundations in the past year. Finally, the application should include a list of the board of directors and their affiliations, the salaries of the top three administrative positions and a copy of the applicant's 501(c)(3) tax exempt status letter received from the internal revenue service. |
| Deadlines | By may 31 for the foundation year ended september 30. |
| Restrictions | No grants are made directly to individuals. Also, grant applications are only accepted from i.r.c. Sec. 501(c)(3) organizations located in California, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Texas. |
What Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $732,341 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weaver Foundation | Foundation merger- annual distribution requirement paid to outside charities | $608,891 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation | Tuition for 3 campers through camp sweeney's 2025 campership program | $14,100 |
| Design Connect Create | Stem camp for at-risk girls | $12,500 |
| Camp Summit Inc | Lisa braziel memorial financial assistance project for camperships in 2025 | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of North Texas | Summer day camp programs | $10,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc | North texas foster care camps | $7,500 |
| Camp Aranzazu Inc | Underwriting camp for special populations | $7,500 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society | Stem programming in the rory meyers children's adventure garden | $7,500 |
| Sky Ranches Inc | Tru camp | $7,500 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | Six full camperships attend camp el tesoro in the summer of 2025 | $5,250 |
| Crossroads Community Services | Intersection to success initiative summer camp | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Texas | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Northeast Texas Young Life Capernaum | Camp scholarships for kids to experience camp | $5,000 |
| Community Storehouse | Operation of summer camp | $4,000 |
| Children's Craniofacial Association | 2026 annual family retreat and educational symposium | $3,500 |
| Dallas Casa | Childrens sustenance fund for access to summer and enrichment camps | $3,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Texas DBA the Stewpot | Transportation & support for stewpot youth to attend camp gilmont | $3,000 |
| Stoney Creek Foundation | Camper scholarships | $3,000 |
| Academie Musique | Summer fine arts camps | $2,500 |
| Children's Association for Maximum Potential (Camp) | Campership program support | $2,500 |
| Life of A Single Mom | Life of a single mom intervention bootcamp | $2,500 |
| The King's Academy | Support of intensive education summer camp to address academic deficiencies | $2,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Texas | Camperships for dallas teens to attend kamp kaleidoscope 2025 at no cost | $2,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Scholarships to attend 2025 texas camp oasis | $1,600 |
| Literacy United | Bookworms/parent university summer intensives | $1,500 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | Summer programming | $1,500 |
| San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association | Experience san jacinto summer camp program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Weaver
Questions people ask
Does Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By may 31 for the foundation year ended september 30..
How much does Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation give?
$739,841 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William R Weaver (Trustee).
What does Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.