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Ana Maria Weidner Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kirkland, Washington · EIN 916564978

Ana Maria Weidner Foundation is a private foundation in Kirkland, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $550,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$260,0002$15.1 million
2024$00$19.5 million
2025$1.1 million2$19.3 million

How to apply

Ana Maria Weidner 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ana Maria Weidner Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$1.1 million

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Animal Samaritans
Thousand Palms, CA
To improve the lives of animals and people$1.0 million
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Monterey, CA
Peace of mind dog rescue$100,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ana Maria Weidner Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ana Maria Weidner Foundation give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $550,000.

Who runs Ana Maria Weidner Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists W Dean Weidner (Trustee), Lonna Torchia (Trustee), Peter Kim (Trustee) and Robert Carr (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Ana Maria Weidner Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and community development.

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