The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists 75 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in children’s services, education, health, community support, and media.
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust gave $423K across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $423,488
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,647
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,677,538
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (21 of 75, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Applications should be made by letter and include information about the organization and proposed project, the most recent and prior-year budgets, recent financial statements (audited if available), foundation contributions received in the past year, a board list with affiliations, and salaries for the top three administrative positions. The filing lists Edward B. Weaver, Trustee, as the contact. Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations; no grants are made directly to individuals.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward B Weaver Trustee
Mailing address: 8226 Douglas Ave Ste 655, Dallas, TX 75225-5946
Phone: (214) 999-9498
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parents Television and Media Council ($50K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
405 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 402 grants of 405 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to California, 4% to Colorado, 2% to Washington, D.C., and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 75 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2021) to $423K (2024). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $423K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parents Television and Media Council Los Angeles, CA | TV Content Ratings Reform Campaign | $50,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center Dallas, TX | To support the inititive for advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion | $30,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dallas, TX | Support for the tartan golf classic benefitting the scottish rite hospital for children | $19,500 |
| Assist the Officer Foundation Dallas, TX | To Support First Responders | $10,000 |
| Camp John Marc Dallas, TX | Camperships Based on Financial Need | $10,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation Corpus Christi, TX | 2024 Coastal Bend Day of Giving | $10,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter & Support Dallas, TX | Capital Campaign to Build a New Facility | $10,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation Dallas, TX | Mad for Plaid 2024-2025 | $10,000 |
| Jonathan's Place Dallas, TX | Emergency Shelter for Children | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | 2024 Annual Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,677,538 | $578,200 | $662,233 | $423,488 | 75 | $444,239 | $373,907 | $414,593 |
| 2023 | $5,758,246 | $396,175 | $500,742 | $319,443 | 57 | $327,966 | $223,399 | $375,321 |
| 2022 | $5,859,390 | $1,447,667 | $667,945 | $420,890 | 92 | $434,346 | $1,200,784 | $289,263 |
| 2021 | $5,089,999 | $485,133 | $572,345 | $318,290 | 90 | — | $189,440 | $429,789 |
| 2020 | $5,177,388 | $1,144,273 | $574,638 | $328,647 | 91 | — | $455,272 | $348,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $415K for 2024 — 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 Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a children’s emergency shelter, a domestic-violence shelter’s capital campaign, a cancer center’s annual fund, and a campaign concerning television content ratings.
Grantees describe their work in varied ways. Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support says it provides safety, shelter, and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Southwestern Diabetic Foundation says it provides an activities camp for diabetic children focused on diabetes management and lifestyle modification. Coastal Bend Community Foundation says it makes charitable and educational grants to enhance quality of life in the Coastal Bend area. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust made 75 grants totaling $423,488. Grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $50,000 to Parents Television and Media Council for a TV content ratings reform campaign, $30,000 to George W. Bush Presidential Center, and $19,500 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children for support of its Tartan Golf Classic. Other $10,000 grants included support for first responders, need-based camperships, a community day of giving, a shelter capital campaign, a children’s emergency shelter, an annual fund, and a social service center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. William R. Weaver and Edward B. Weaver as trustees.
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William R. Weaver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward B. Weaver
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust
How much does The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust give each year?
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust gave $423K across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $319K across 57 grants.
What is The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,647, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust give grants?
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (39 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants) and Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 75) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Fellowships" (3 grants).
Who are The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Parents Television and Media Council ($50,000), George W Bush Presidential Center ($30,000) and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ($19,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust?
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $444K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $415K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a children’s emergency shelter, a domestic-violence shelter’s capital campaign, a cancer center’s annual fund, and a campaign concerning television content ratings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust?
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2001841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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