Private foundation · EIN 37-1423304 · Laguna Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Weaver Family Private Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $812K total, median $5,150. 77% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$812K
Median grant
$5,150
Stays in CA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laguna Art MuseumLaguna Beach, CACultural support$454K
Field MuseumChicago, ILCultural support$75K
Laguna Community ClinicLaguna Beach, CASupport for social services$41K
Laguna Beach Cultural Art CenterLaguna Beach, CACultural support$30K
Berea CollegeBerea, KYEducational support$25K
Assistance League Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CASupport for social services$20K
Huntington LibraryPasadena, CACultural support$20K
Friendship Shelter Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CASupport for social services$15K
Laguna College LcadLaguna Beach, CAEducation support$15K
Laguna Food PantryLaguna Beach, CASupport for social services$15K
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CAEducational support$10K
Planned Parenthood of OcsbOrange, CASocial services$10K
Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DCSupport for social services$7,500
South Coast RepertoryCosta Mesa, CACultural support$6,000
Arc American Refugee Committee AligMinneapolis, MNSupport for social services$5,300
Collabroative Courts FdnLaguna Beach, CACultural support$5,200
Susi Q Senior CenterLaguna Beach, CASupport for social services$5,200
Michael Jfoxparkinsons ResearchNew York, NYMedical research$5,150
Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CASupport of animals$5,150
Columbia CollegeChicago, ILEducational support$5,000
Gigis PlayhouseLaguna Hills, CASupport for social services$5,000
Just DetentionLos Angeles, CASupport for social services$5,000
MuseiquePasadena, CACultural support$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYSupport for social services$3,500
Laguna Beach Dance FestivalLaguna Beach, CACultural support$3,500
Maldef Mexicanamerican Legal DefenLos Angeles, CASocial services$3,500
Laguna Beach LiveLaguna Beach, CACultural support$2,500
Kcrw NPRSanta Monica, CACultural support$1,500
Mission San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CACultural support$1,500
PBS Socal KcetLos Angeles, CACultural support$1,500
California Instutute of TechnologyPasadena, CAEducational support$1,200
Piven Theatre WorkshopEvanston, ILEducational support$1,200
Kx935 Laguna BeachLaguna, CACultural support$1,000
Laguna PlayhouseLaguna Beach, CACultural support$1,000
Opera LagunaLaguna Beach, CACultural support$1,000

By state: California 27 · Illinois 3 · Kentucky 1 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Weaver Family Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Beach, California, administered in care of Leslie Weaver, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Weaver Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Weaver Family Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $812K across 35 grants, a median of $5,150.

Where does Weaver Family Private Foundation give?

California (27 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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