Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $134K. Net investment income was $135K.
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation gave $134K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,750
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,750
- +74.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,490,638
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of WDM Parks & Recreation ($50K). Together the top 4 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2023) to $134K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of WDM Parks & Recreation West Des Moines, IA | To support and enhance communityengagement & outdoor enjoyment | $50,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation New York, NY | Team Emerson | $25,000 |
| EveryStep Foundation Des Moines, IA | Cheer Box Program-Give a box of cheer of giftsto people in need | $25,000 |
| WDMCS Student Scholarship Fund West Des Moines, IA | 2025 Fall Scholarships | $18,750 |
| WDMCS Student Scholarship Fund West Des Moines, IA | 2025 Spring Scholarships | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,490,638 | $148,015 | $146,671 | $133,750 | 5 | — | $135,094 | — |
| 2024 | $1,482,348 | $118,725 | $120,109 | $107,500 | 7 | — | $124,344 | — |
| 2023 | $1,462,725 | $104,068 | $94,871 | $83,750 | 9 | $83,750 | $98,732 | — |
| 2022 | $1,448,932 | $108,531 | $131,610 | $117,742 | 7 | $117,742 | $96,125 | $75,799 |
| 2021 | $1,468,934 | $61,273 | $109,490 | $94,758 | 7 | $11,049 | $91,252 | — |
| 2020 | $1,880,108 | $87,033 | $13,561 | $92,500 | 7 | — | $42,669 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation is led by Rod Weikert, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rod Weikert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation
How much does Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation give each year?
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation gave $134K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 7 grants.
What is Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,750, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation give grants?
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
Does Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of WDM Parks & Recreation ($50,000), WDMCS Student Scholarship Fund ($33,750 across 2 grants) and Children's Tumor Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation?
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $148K.
What is Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2677250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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