How to apply
Written application with full disclosure of purpose and use of funds. Contact: Katelyn Freeseman, 815 Weiler Dr, Knoxville, Ia, 6417802694 Deadlines: N/a - submissions are accepted continuously Restrictions: Must be used in accordance with their charitable purpose.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 99 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Hospital & Clinics FoundationKnoxville, IA | General support | $1.0M |
| Knoxville Public SchoolKnoxville, IA | Track & field project | $100K |
| Knoxville Community FoundationKnoxville, IA | General support | $79K |
| City of PellaPella, IA | Pella recreation | $50K |
| Twin Cedars PTOBussey, IA | General support | $19K |
| Community Betterment OrganizationPella, IA | General support | $10K |
| Diocese of DavenportDavenport, IA | Upon this rock campaign | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Marion CountyPella, IA | General support | $10K |
| Women of AsphaltFleming Island, FL | General support | $10K |
| Knoxville Senior CenterKnoxville, IA | General support | $6,000 |
| The Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TN | General support | $5,953 |
| Community Hospice & Palliative Care FoundationJacksonville, FL | Cars event | $5,000 |
| Rotary District Hef IncPella, IA | General support | $4,500 |
| Indian HillsOttumwa, IA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Knoxville High SchoolKnoxville, IA | Baseball field bleachers | $3,000 |
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Knoxville FIRST United Methodist ChurchKnoxville, IA | Fellowship uniting neighbors(fun) support | $2,000 |
| New Sharon Child Care and PreschoolNew Sharon, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stones Early Learning CenterKnoxville, IA | Breakfast with santa | $2,000 |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Central CollegePella, IA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Knoxville Community School DistrictKnoxville, IA | Elementary schools | $1,500 |
| Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Bussey Little LeagueBussey, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Crisis Canines of the MidlandsColfax, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Cub Scout Pack 362Knoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| DmaccDes Moines, IA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Families FIRST of PellaPella, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Fire Rescue Association of KnoxvilleKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Foster SquadAnkney, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Pella Public LibraryPella, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Webb Shadle Public LibraryPleasantville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Alumni AssociationKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Little LeagueKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Music BoostersKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Panther PantryKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Volunteer Reserve Police DepartmentKnoxville, IA | Helmets and hotdogs event | $1,000 |
| Marion County 4-H FoundationKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Marion County Historical SocietyKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Marion County Special OlympicsGrimes, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Marion County United WayKnoxville, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Melcher-Dallas Dollars for ScholarsMelcherdallas, IA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Melcher Dallas Music BoostersMelcherdallas, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Missouri Welding InstituteNevada, MO | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Pony Express Riders of IowaDes Moines, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Pull Together IncBussey, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Red Rock Lake AssociationPella, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| University of OregonEugene, OR | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| American Home Finding AssociationOttumwa, IA | General support | $500 |
| American Legion Post 632Knoxville, IA | General support | $500 |
| Baty Tucker American Legion Post 168Knoxville, IA | General support | $500 |
| Bellefountaine Military MonumentTracy, IA | General support | $500 |
| Blue Star Mothers of IowaJohnston, IA | General support | $500 |
| Celebrate Church Food PantryKnoxville, IA | General support | $500 |
| Coal Ridge Church Outreach CommitteeKnoxville, IA | General support | $500 |
| Columbia Fire DepartmentColumbia, IA | General support | $500 |
| Chariton FIRST United ChurchChariton, IA | Counting sheep | $500 |
| Crisis Intervention ServicesOskaloosa, IA | General support | $500 |
By state: Iowa 93 · Florida 2 · Tennessee 1 · Missouri 2 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Weiler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Knoxville, Iowa, administered in care of Megan Weiler, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Weiler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written application with full disclosure of purpose and use of funds. Deadlines: N/a - submissions are accepted continuously.
How much does Weiler Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 99 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Weiler Foundation give?
Iowa (93 grants), Florida (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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