Private foundation · EIN 86-1049023 · Tucson, Arizona · Medical research

The Weil 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: 11 grants paid, $748K total, median $20K. 18% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: Non-profit health or educational organizations that fit the mission and strategic focus may apply.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$748K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in AZ
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Application form with grant information and budget. Contact: Christine Willett, C/O the Weil Foundation, Tucson, Az, 5206477865, WWW.WEILFOUNDATION.ORG Restrictions: Non-profit health or educational organizations that fit the mission and strategic focus may apply.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Arizona Fndn - AwcimTucson, AZEducation$553K
The Trustees of Colombia UniversityNew York, NYEducation$40K
Universidade Eduardo MondianeMozambique, AZEducation$29K
Weill Medical College of CornellNew York, NYEducation$25K
Integrative Center for Group MedLawrence, MAEducation$20K
Zucker School of Medicine HofstraHempstead, NYEducation$20K
Osher Ct for Integrative Health UWMilwaukee, WIEducation$20K
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MAEducation$20K
Memorial Foundation IncHollywood, FLEducation$8,500
UCSD Pediatrics Preventive & FamilySan Diego, CAEducation$7,500
Food As Medicine GlobalVashon, WAEducation$5,000

By state: Arizona 2 · New York 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Wisconsin 1 · Florida 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Weil Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Andrew T Weil MD, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Weil 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 The Weil Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $748K across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Weil Foundation give?

Arizona (2 grants), New York (3 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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