William M Weaver Foundation
Accepts applications
William M Weaver Foundation is a private foundation in Sweetwater, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $81,700 and the largest $232,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$81,700
- Largest grant$232,000
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.0 million | 12 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 17 | $19.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 13 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elwood Freeman PO Box 301, Lamesa, TX 79331 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 872-5457 |
| What to submit | Description of project, project budget, current financial statements, proposed funding sources |
| Restrictions | Projects benefitting residents of dawson county |
What William M Weaver Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Arts Hospital | 30 iv pumps & call system | $232,000 |
| Dawson Ind School District | Track field lighting | $148,980 |
| City of Lamesa | Office renovations, chamber building | $99,521 |
| Lamesa Ind School District | Auditorium curtains, lighting | $99,348 |
| Klondike Isd | Concrete | $96,650 |
| City of Lamesa | Lamesa municipal airport | $85,000 |
| Lamesa Ind Schoold District | Curriculum | $81,700 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Operating | $49,522 |
| City of Welch | Water supply ro system | $46,086 |
| Klondike Isd | Desks | $40,553 |
| Lamesa Community Players Inc | Hvac | $38,118 |
| City of Lamesa | Irrigation improvements, weaver comp | $15,000 |
| Welch VFD | E-monitor for fire truck | $7,489 |
Officers and trustees
- First Financial Trust Asset Mgmt
- Sara Davis
- Elwood Freeman
- Neale Roy
- Russell Cox
- Reinhard McKinney
- Bryan Nowlin
Questions people ask
Does William M Weaver Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William M Weaver Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $81,700.
Who runs William M Weaver Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists First Financial Trust Asset Mgmt (Trustee), Sara Davis (Admin Board), Elwood Freeman (Admin Board) and Neale Roy (Admin Board) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does William M Weaver Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.