Maxwell C Weaver Foundation

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 31-6275346

The Maxwell C Weaver Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 and located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on providing general operating and general support funding to various nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+5.2% YoY

Revenue

$195K

-44.1% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$6K

-95.2% YoY

Expenses

$59K

-66.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maxwell C Weaver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 45 grants in the most recent reporting period. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has supported organizations including Breakthrough Cincinnati, indicating a geographic reach that extends beyond its home state.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $611K (89%)

Kentucky $58K (8%)

Hawaii $5K (1%)

Indiana $5K (1%)

North Carolina $5K (1%)

New Mexico $5K (1%)

States

Hawaii Indiana Kentucky North Carolina New Mexico Ohio

Cities

AlbuquerqueCentervilleCincinnatiClarksvilleClevesConvingtonCovingtonDaytonEvendaleFort MitchellFt MitchellHamiltonHazardHighlandsLebanonLovelandMasonNewportVeronaVilla Hills

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $2,753,234
Total Revenues: $194,852
Total Expenses: $58,909
Number of Employees: 0

Contact Information:

Address: PO Box 634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Telephone: 513-632-4393
EIN: 31-6275346

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,753,234	$2,617,290	$2,439,928
Revenue	$194,852	$348,543	$25,022
Expenses	$58,909	$176,076	$285,377
Qualifying Distributions	$6,429	$135,080	$233,811
Net Investment Income	$150,041	$302,423	$17,933
Distributable Amount	$158,496	$142,806	$149,247

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

133 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

U.S. Bank N.A. serves as Trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
US BANK NA	TRUSTEE	1	$47,293

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Maxwell C Weaver Foundation?

The foundation made 45 grants in the most recent reporting period. Recent grants include: • Summermusik: $5,000 (General Operating, December 2023) • Fernside A Center for Grieving Children: $5,000 (General Operating, December 2023) • Whitewater Crossing Christian Church: $5,000 (General Operating, December 2023) The foundation primarily funds general operating and general support for its grantees, with grant amounts typically in the $5,000 range based on available records.

Where does Maxwell C Weaver Foundation make grants?

The foundation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has supported organizations including Breakthrough Cincinnati, indicating a geographic reach that extends beyond its home state.

How much is Maxwell C Weaver Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Maxwell C Weaver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $158K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.