Weekes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weekes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hudson, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $553,530 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$553,530
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $571,375 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $571,375 | 30 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $553,530 | 31 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Weekes Family 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 Weekes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $273,830 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $227,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $27,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phipps Center for the Arts | Executive director, ruby red and operational support | $70,000 |
| Grace Place- Salvation Army | Charitable | $65,330 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Northern Star Council | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Operation Help Inc | Capital fund and general operations | $50,000 |
| Sugarloaf the North Shore Stewardship Assn | Charitable | $45,000 |
| St Croix Food Bank | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Denver Dream Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Familymeans | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Valley Outreach | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hudson Area Backpack Program | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Croix Valley Sart | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Five Loaves Food and Clothing Center Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Denver Area Council | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Anu Family Services | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Carpenter Nature Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Master's Apprentice | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Adopt A Classroom | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - St Croix County | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hudson Library Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Stillwater Public Library Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wild River Conservancy of the St Croix & Namekagon | Charitable | $1,000 |
| YMCA - Hudson Wi | Charitable | $500 |
| Sudc Foundation | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Monica J Weekes
- Skyler E Weekes
- Erica J W Kanewischer
- Steven E Weekes
Questions people ask
Does Weekes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weekes Family Foundation give?
$553,530 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Weekes Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Monica J Weekes (President), Skyler E Weekes (Vice President), Erica J W Kanewischer (Secretary) and Steven E Weekes (Treasurer).
What does Weekes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and food and hunger.