Weir Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weir Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$131,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$217,420
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was down from $142,500 the year before.
3% of its 2024 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 | $142,500 | 42 | $287,366 |
| 2024 | $131,000 | 34 | $217,420 |
How to apply
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 Weir Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 11 | $68,000 |
| Texas | 16 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Hills Pesbyterian | Charity | $25,000 |
| Friends Club | Charity | $15,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Charity | $15,000 |
| Mast Genes Research Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| Walters Art Museum | Charity | $6,000 |
| Anne Arundel Hospital | Charity | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital | Charity | $4,000 |
| LLS | Charity | $4,000 |
| Red Cross | Charity | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charity | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc Natl Capital Area | Charity | $3,000 |
| Washington College 1782 | Charity | $3,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Charity | $2,000 |
| Helping Hands Home | Charity | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Chesapeake | Charity | $2,000 |
| Inside Voices United | Charity | $2,000 |
| March of Dimes | Charity | $2,000 |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart | Charity | $2,000 |
| Miracle Farm | Charity | $2,000 |
| Natl Sports Ctr for the Disabled | Charity | $2,000 |
| Safeplace | Charity | $2,000 |
| St Bartholomew Catholic Church | Charity | $2,000 |
| Sultana Education Foundation | Charity | $2,000 |
| Visarts | Charity | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Texas | Charity | $1,000 |
| Arcil | Charity | $1,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Charity | $1,000 |
| Coalition of Texans With Disabiliti | Charity | $1,000 |
| Father Znotas Scholarship Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| Lifeworks | Charity | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central TX | Charity | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Homes | Charity | $1,000 |
| St Johns College | Charity | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Sandahl
- Cynthia Alderdice
- Charels Weir
Questions people ask
Does Weir Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weir Foundation give?
$131,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Weir Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Sandahl (Trustee), Cynthia Alderdice (Trustee) and Charels Weir (Trustee).
What does Weir Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.