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Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 943193375

Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,596 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $18,948 and the largest $21,448. 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 in 2025 was up from $44,517 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$39,9312$889,947
2024$44,5173$950,660
2025$47,5963$1.1 million

How to apply

Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust 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 Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington3$47,596

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Aberdeen School District No 5
Aberdeen, WA
Stamp/avid/30 chromebook$21,448
Grays Harbor College Foundation
Aberdeen, WA
Just in time project$18,948
Timberland Regional Library
Tumwater, WA
Preserve local history$7,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust give?

$47,596 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $18,948.

Who runs Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Laird Norton Wetherby Trust Company (Trustee).

What does Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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