Private foundation · EIN 47-0825494 · Lincoln, Nebraska · Animal welfare

Herbert T Weston Jr & Marian S Weston Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 65 grants paid, $828K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in Nebraska. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
65
$828K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NE
57%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$11M

How to apply

General letter containing purposes and intent, irs exemption letter Contact: Katharine W Cohen, Po Box 303, Beatrice, Ne, 2702269038 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEVarious funds$240K
Nebraska Journalism TrustOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$30K
Community Animal Medicine ProjectSan Pedro, CAGeneral purpose$20K
Cumberland River CompactNashville, TNGeneral purpose$20K
Harpeth ConservancyBrentwood, TNGeneral purpose$20K
Humane Society of Callaway Cnty KyMurray, KYGeneral purpose$20K
Legal Aid of North CarolinaCharlotte, NCGeneral purpose$20K
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CAGeneral purpose$20K
Southeastern Cave Conservancy IncSignal Mountain, TNGeneral purpose$20K
The Meeting PlaceLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$20K
Beatrice Humane SocietyBeatrice, NEGeneral purpose$17K
Capital Humane SocietyLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$15K
Beatrice Public Library FoundationBeatrice, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCGeneral purpose$10K
Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Friends of Pima Animal Care CenterTucson, AZGeneral purpose$10K
Humanities NebraskaLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Joslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NELincoln forever fund$10K
Native American Heritage AssocRapid City, SDGeneral purpose$10K
Nebraska AppleseedLincoln, NEEducational programs$10K
Nebraska Indian Community CollegeMacy, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Nebraska Public Media FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Nebraska Statewide AboretumLincoln, NEEducational & environment programs$10K
People's City MissionLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Prairie Plains Resource InstituteAurora, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Raptor Conservation AllianceEagle, NERaptor recovery program$10K
Ricky Dawkins Jr MemorialTruckee, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Sheldon Museum of ArtLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon CenterDenton, NEEducational & environment programs$10K
Thistle FarmsNashville, TNGeneral purpose$10K
United Way of AshevilleAsheville, NCLong term recovery group$10K
Wildlife Rescue TeamLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Foundation for Lincoln City LibraryLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$8,000
Gage County Historical SocietyBeatrice, NEGeneral purpose$8,000
Mari Sandoz Heritage SocietyLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$7,500
FIRST Families NowPorcupine, SDGeneral purpose$7,000
Hermitage No-Kill Cat ShelterTucson, AZGeneral purpose$7,000
Lutheran Family ServicesLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$7,000
Malone Community CenterLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$7,000
National Native American BoardingMinneapolis, MNGeneral purpose$7,000
Tasiyagnunpa MediaMcLaughlin, SDGeneral purpose$7,000
Beatrice Cemetery AssociationBeatrice, NETree planting and tree care$6,000
MusicaresSanta Monica, CAGeneral purpose$6,000
Animal Legal Defense FundCotati, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Community Players IncBeatrice, NETheatre awareness$5,000
Dolly's Legacy Animal RescueLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$5,000
Epona Horse RescueCrete, NEGeneral purpose$5,000
Friends of LiedLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$5,000
Lakota People's Law ProjectSanta Cruz, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Nebraska Peace FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$5,000
Oglala Pet ProjectKyle, SDGeneral purpose$5,000
Paws of WarNesconset, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
The Bee ConservancyNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Crane TrustWood River, NEGeneral purpose$4,000
Main Street BeatriceBeatrice, NEGeneral purpose$4,000
Wild Horse Ranch RescueGilbert, AZGeneral purpose$4,000
Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NEIndian center fund$3,000
The Elephant Sanctuary in TennesseHohenwalk, TNGeneral purpose$3,000
Community CropsLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$2,000

By state: Nebraska 37 · Tennessee 6 · California 6 · North Carolina 3 · South Dakota 4 · Arizona 3

About this foundation

Herbert T Weston Jr & Marian S Weston Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, administered in care of Robert a Helm, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Herbert T Weston Jr & Marian S Weston Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. General letter containing purposes and intent, irs exemption letter Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Herbert T Weston Jr & Marian S Weston Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $828K across 65 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Herbert T Weston Jr & Marian S Weston Foundation give?

Nebraska (37 grants), Tennessee (6 grants), California (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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