Weathertop Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weathertop Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $311,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$311,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $817,239 the year before.
33% 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 | $921,432 | 75 | $18.8 million |
| 2023 | $817,239 | 65 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 76 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
Weathertop 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 Weathertop Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $138,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $336,000 |
| Ohio | 9 | $164,000 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $102,000 |
| Virginia | 11 | $94,000 |
| California | 13 | $34,000 |
| New York | 5 | $28,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $23,000 |
| Iowa | 7 | $19,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $17,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $15,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Foundation | General support | $311,000 |
| Friends of Vancouver Foundation | General operations | $138,000 |
| Holden Forest & Gardens | General support | $75,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | General support | $54,000 |
| Concord Academy | Annual fund | $51,000 |
| Virginia Squash Racquets Associatio | General support | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General support | $20,000 |
| Salida Hospital Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Newburyport Trees | General support | $17,500 |
| Judson Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Biddeford Pool Conservation Trust | General support | $15,000 |
| Goldberg Charitable Corporation | General support | $15,000 |
| Richmond Concert Band | General support | $15,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $13,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $10,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | Annual fund/general operations | $10,000 |
| Open Squash Rva | General support | $10,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Flintridge Center | General support | $7,000 |
| University Circle Incorporated | General support | $7,000 |
| University of Chicago | Annual fund | $7,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington | General support | $6,000 |
| 1708 Gallery | General support | $5,000 |
| Art 180 | General support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks | General support | $5,000 |
| Cranbrook Schools | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | Children's garden | $5,000 |
| Mountain Family Center | General support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Netherland-America Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | Annual fund/general operations | $5,000 |
| Ruffing Montessori | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's School (De) | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Brenton Arboretum | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Goring Urban
- Victoria Urban Broer
- Cornelia Urban Sawczuk
- Thomas Nelson Urban III
- Hamilton Konstantyn Sawczuk
Questions people ask
Does Weathertop Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weathertop Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Weathertop Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Goring Urban (Treasurer), Victoria Urban Broer (Secretary), Cornelia Urban Sawczuk (Director) and Thomas Nelson Urban III (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Weathertop Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.