Gary L Weaver Family Foundation
The Gary L Weaver Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Clancy, Montana. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing shows 11 grants totaling $11,580.
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gary L Weaver Family Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,580
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,053
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $242,913
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gary L Weaver Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 191 Arrowroot Drive, Clancy, MT 59634
Phone: (717) 433-4823
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary L Weaver Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hayha ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana (51%), Pennsylvania (32%), New York (9%), and Kentucky (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gary L Weaver Family Foundation gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 479% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $12K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hayha Helena, MT | Operations | $1,500 |
| S3DA Clancy, MT | Operations | $1,500 |
| Black Rock Retreat Quarryville, PA | Operations | $1,500 |
| Helena Food Share Helena, MT | Operations | $1,080 |
| House on the Rock Elizabethtown, PA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Family Institute Harrisburg, PA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lewis & Clark 4H Foundation Helena, MT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Montana City Fire Station 1 Montana City, MT | Operations | $800 |
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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 | $242,913 | $18,503 | $13,940 | $11,580 | 11 | $11,879 | $17,942 | $11,842 |
| 2024 | $238,350 | $27,503 | $12,344 | $8,800 | 8 | $11,332 | $21,521 | $14,443 |
| 2023 | $223,191 | $5,942 | $14,792 | $11,781 | 10 | $12,937 | $4,087 | $11,214 |
| 2022 | $232,041 | $1,889 | $2,030 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,030 | $4,104 | $11,604 |
| 2021 | $232,182 | $57,277 | $12,198 | $11,000 | 9 | $11,045 | $2,977 | $10,737 |
| 2020 | $187,103 | $31,654 | $8,957 | $8,250 | 6 | — | $909 | $8,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary L Weaver Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions encompass Christian ministry and evangelism, hunger relief, education, family values, and community activities. For example, Black Rock Retreat describes its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and strengthening the church, while Helena Food Share says it serves neighbors in need by providing food and working with others to eliminate hunger in the greater Helena area. The University of the Cumberlands describes its mission as providing affordable education grounded in Christian principles and leadership through service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $11,580. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $1,500, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $1,500 each to HAYHA in Helena, Montana; S3DA in Clancy, Montana; and Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. Other grants included $1,080 to Helena Food Share, and $1,000 each to the University of the Cumberlands, Pennsylvania Family Institute, Tunnel to Towers, Lewis & Clark 4H Foundation, and House on the Rock. The listed grants were for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary L Weaver is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation is led by Gary L. Weaver, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary L. Weaver
President
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 Gary L Weaver Family Foundation
How much does Gary L Weaver Family Foundation give each year?
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 8 grants.
What is Gary L Weaver Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,053, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gary L Weaver Family Foundation give grants?
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (32%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Helena, MT (3 grants).
Does Gary L Weaver Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gary L Weaver Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (11 grants).
Who are Gary L Weaver Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hayha ($1,500), S3DA ($1,500) and Black Rock Retreat ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gary L Weaver Family Foundation?
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation reported $243K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gary L Weaver Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions encompass Christian ministry and evangelism, hunger relief, education, family values, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary L Weaver Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gary L Weaver Family Foundation's EIN?
Gary L Weaver Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6989635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gary L Weaver Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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