Private foundation · EIN 41-6012063 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Charles a Weyerhaeuser Memorial 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 69 grants paid, $492K total, median $5,000. 23% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
69
$492K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 69 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers IncImmokalee, FLGeneral operating support$31K
The Blake SchoolHopkins, MNGeneral operating support$25K
International Institute of New EnglandBoston, MAIines housing programs$22K
Mountains to Sound Greenway TrustSeattle, WAWork in the teanaway community forest$22K
The MountLenox, MAGeneral operating support$20K
Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NYGeneral operating support$20K
Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement GroupWhite Salmon, WAGeneral operating support$18K
Neighbor to Neighbor LovelandFort Collins, COGeneral operating support$16K
Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MNThe weyerhaeuser family foundation fund (296448)$15K
Avon Old Farms SchoolAvon, CTGeneral operating support$11K
Buffalo Bill Center of the WestCody, WYGeneral operating support$11K
Guthrie TheatreMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$11K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral operating support$11K
Friends Committee on National Legislation Education FundWashington, DCEducational activities that will support getting the truth and healing commission on indian boarding school policies in the united states a…$11K
Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CAMaui division$10K
Buffalo Bill Center of the WestCody, WYGeneral operating support$10K
Colorado Ballet CompanyDenver, CODancer wellness program$10K
Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, COGeneral operating support$10K
Morgan Library and MuseumNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Reach Out and Read MinnesotaBloomington, MNSt. paul clinics$10K
Colorado Ballet CompanyDenver, COGeneral operating support$8,100
Groundworks Art LabBoulder, COGeneral operating support$8,100
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral operating support$7,500
Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FLGeneral operating support$7,500
International Dark-Sky AssociationTucson, AZGeneral operating support$7,000
Polar Bear InternationalBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$7,000
The Farmlink ProjectPacific Palisades, CAGeneral operating support$7,000
Doberman RescuePrinceton, MNGeneral operating support$5,000
Ethel Walker SchoolSimsbury, CTGeneral operating support$5,000
Forest History SocietyDurham, NCGeneral operating support$5,000
Friends of Linden Hills IncLittle Falls, MNGeneral operating support$5,000
Gibbes Museum of ArtCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$5,000
Historic Charleston FoundationCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$5,000
Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MNThe weyerhaeuser family foundation fund (296448)$5,000
Montana State University FoundationBozeman, MTShakespeare in the schools$5,000
Morrison County Historical SocietyLittle Falls, MNThe charles a. weyerhaeuser memorial museum$5,000
Scandia Valley Volunteer Fire Relief AssociationCushing, MNGeneral operating support$5,000
South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$5,000
Charleston Carriage House AdvocatesCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$5,000
Access FundBoulder, COGeneral operating support$4,620
Eagle Mount BozemanBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$4,620
Forest History SocietyDurham, NCGeneral operating support$4,620
Heart of the Valley Animal Humane SocietyBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$4,620
Montana State University FoundationBozeman, MTThe american indian student center ($2,310) and the elise event ($2,310)$4,620
Charleston WaterkeeperCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$3,600
Minnesota Land TrustSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$3,300
Boulder Museum of Contemporary ArtBoulder, COGeneral operating support$2,500
Community Foundation Serving Boulder CountyBoulder, COGeneral operating support$2,500
Eagle Mount BozemanBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$2,500
Feast World KitchenSpokane, WAGeneral operating support$2,500
Heart of the Valley Animal Humane SocietyBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$2,500
Mental Health America of Montana IncBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$2,500
Pet Helpers IncCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$2,500
Pet Helpers IncCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$2,500
Preservation Society of CharlestonCharleston, SCGeneral operating support$2,500
Friends of Linden Hills IncLittle Falls, MNGeneral operating support$2,300
Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CAMaui division$2,200
Dogs UnbrokenBerthoud, COGeneral operating support$2,200
Friends in Need Food ShelfCottage Grove, MNGeneral operating support in honor of michele bria$2,200
Friends in Need Food ShelfCottage Grove, MNGeneral operating support in honor of michele bria$2,200

By state: Minnesota 16 · Colorado 9 · New York 5 · Washington 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Charles a Weyerhaeuser Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1960. 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 Charles a Weyerhaeuser Memorial Foundation 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 Charles a Weyerhaeuser Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $492K across 69 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Charles a Weyerhaeuser Memorial Foundation give?

Minnesota (16 grants), Colorado (9 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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