John S Weatherley Jr Charitable
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable is a private foundation, based in Salisbury, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $186K.
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable at a glance
In short: John S Weatherley Jr Charitable gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,148,683
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (33% 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 John S Weatherley Jr Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doctors Without Borders USA Inc ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How John S Weatherley Jr Charitable gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $50K (2020) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund New Haven, CT | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA | For General Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,148,683 | $200,392 | $96,125 | $75,000 | 3 | $79,049 | $185,504 | $87,464 |
| 2024 | $1,044,416 | $111,624 | $92,001 | $75,000 | 3 | $78,500 | $98,123 | $81,171 |
| 2023 | $1,024,825 | $29,640 | $85,558 | $70,000 | 3 | $71,525 | $16,085 | $73,974 |
| 2022 | $1,079,981 | $71,282 | $66,595 | $50,000 | 4 | $51,537 | $57,413 | $74,242 |
| 2021 | $1,078,374 | $95,320 | $66,310 | $50,000 | 3 | $51,513 | $79,917 | $81,188 |
| 2020 | $1,049,364 | $4,197 | $65,077 | $50,000 | 3 | — | $10,161 | $69,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John S Weatherley Jr Charitable reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable is led by James W. Simpson, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James W. Simpson
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jebb H. Simpson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Weatherley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Marra
Assistant Secretary
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 John S Weatherley Jr Charitable
How much does John S Weatherley Jr Charitable give each year?
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 3 grants.
What is John S Weatherley Jr Charitable's typical grant size?
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John S Weatherley Jr Charitable give grants?
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (33%) and Massachusetts (33%).
Does John S Weatherley Jr Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John S Weatherley Jr Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John S Weatherley Jr Charitable?
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John S Weatherley Jr Charitable's EIN?
John S Weatherley Jr Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5544703. 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 May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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