The Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $63,000. 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$163,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $185,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $140,000 | 3 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $185,000 | 4 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $163,000 | 5 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The Ellen Bayard Weedon 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 The Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $113,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Virginia School of Architecture Foundation | General purposes of donee | $63,000 |
| The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | General purposes of donee | $50,000 |
| Rubin Museum of Art | General purposes of donee | $25,000 |
| Helping Hart Inc | General purposes of donee | $20,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | General purposes of donee | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene E Pollock
- Mary W Pollock
- William SW Pollock
- Jennifer W Phillips
- Eugene P Pollock
- Citabria B Phillips
- Thomas H Romer
Questions people ask
Does The Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation give?
$163,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene E Pollock (President/Director), Mary W Pollock (Director), William SW Pollock (Director) and Jennifer W Phillips (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.