Private foundation · EIN 20-3980909 · Rochester, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Weller Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $154K total, median $14K. 17% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$154K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in NY
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Detroit Horse PowerDetroit, MICharitable purposes$25K
Food Allergy FundNew York, NYCharitable purposes$25K
Sanilac County Historical Society IncPort Sanilac, MICharitable purposes$20K
Chatham Historical SocietyChatham, MACharitable purposes$15K
Mama's Mission IncCroswell, MICharitable purposes$15K
Peace River Wildlife Center IncPunta Gorda, FLCharitable purposes$15K
Snip CollierNaples, FLCharitable purposes$13K
Atlantic White Shark ConservancyNorth Chatham, MACharitable purposes$9,637
Naples RetreatNaples, FLCharitable purposes$5,000
Pilots to the Rescue IncBrookyln, NYCharitable purposes$5,000
The Pals for Life FoundationNorth Chatham, MACharitable purposes$5,000
Newfoundland Club of America Charitable TrustMount Horeb, WICharitable purposes$1,500

By state: Michigan 3 · Florida 3 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 3 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Weller Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Rochester, New York, administered in care of Cobblestone Capital Advisors LLC, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Weller Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Weller Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $154K across 12 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Weller Family Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (3 grants), Florida (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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