Private foundation · EIN 46-4138195 · Hudson, Wisconsin · Human services

Weekes Family 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: 31 grants paid, $554K total, median $10K. 42% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$554K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Phipps Center for the ArtsHudson, WIExecutive director, ruby red and operational support$70K
Grace Place- Salvation ArmyNew Richmond, WICharitable$65K
Nature Conservancy IncMinneapolis, MNCharitable$60K
Northern Star CouncilSt Paul, MNCharitable$60K
Operation Help IncHudson, WICapital fund and general operations$50K
Sugarloaf the North Shore Stewardship AssnDuluth, MNCharitable$45K
St Croix Food BankSt Croix Falls, WICharitable$35K
Denver Dream CenterDenver, COCharitable$20K
FamilymeansStillwater, MNCharitable$20K
Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence IncRiver Falls, WICharitable$20K
Flathead Lutheran Bible CampKallispell, MTCharitable$15K
Valley OutreachStillwater, MNCharitable$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable$10K
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNCharitable$10K
Hudson Area Backpack ProgramHudson, WICharitable$10K
St Croix Valley SartHudson, WICharitable$10K
Five Loaves Food and Clothing Center IncNew Richmond, WICharitable$5,000
Salvation ArmyRoseville, MNCharitable$5,000
Superior Hiking Trail AssociationTwo Harbors, MNCharitable$5,000
Denver Area CouncilDenver, COCharitable$4,000
Anu Family ServicesHudson, WICharitable$3,000
Carpenter Nature CenterHastings, MNCharitable$3,000
The Master's ApprenticeDenver, COCharitable$3,000
Adopt a ClassroomMinneapolis, MNCharitable$2,000
Habitat for Humanity - St Croix CountyRiver Falls, WICharitable$2,000
Hudson Library FoundationHudson, WICharitable$2,000
Trinity Lutheran ChurchStillwater, MNCharitable$1,500
Stillwater Public Library FoundationStillwater, MNCharitable$1,000
Wild River Conservancy of the St Croix & NamekagonOsceola, WICharitable$1,000
YMCA - Hudson WiHudson, WICharitable$500
Sudc FoundationRoseland, NJCharitable$200

By state: Wisconsin 13 · Minnesota 12 · Colorado 3 · Montana 1 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Weekes Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hudson, Wisconsin, administered in care of Monica J Weekes, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Weekes Family 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 Weekes Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $554K across 31 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Weekes Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (13 grants), Minnesota (12 grants), Colorado (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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