The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family is a private foundation based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. It reported 24 grants totaling $940,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including youth, education, health, homelessness, and humanitarian-service organizations.
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family at a glance
In short: The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family gave $940K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in New Jersey. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $940,000
- +116.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,167
- +89.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $8,983,881
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (69% 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 Candace and Richard S Weeks Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 132 Lees Hill Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: (973) 285-1657
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Newark NJ ($550K). Together the top 10 received $843K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 84 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 15% to New York, 7% to Maryland, 6% to California, and 3% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 313% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% 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 $156K (2022) to $940K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $940K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Newark NJ Newark, NJ | Provides opportunities for youth that empowers them to succeed and excel as contributing members of society. | $550,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $55,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern NJ Morristown, NJ | Quality, affordable, and accessible sexual health care through reproductive health services and education. | $55,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | Broad STEM Cell Innovation Fund. | $37,500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Homeless Solutions Morristown, NJ | Shelter and supportive housing to homeless and low income people. | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Support the mission of the irc to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. | $25,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina Cary, NC | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Churchill School and Center New York, NY | To help children with language based learning disabilities realize their full potential by building upon their strengths. | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,983,881 | $2,242,957 | $1,037,520 | $940,000 | 24 | $973,913 | $973,339 | $426,816 |
| 2023 | $8,431,113 | $7,479,158 | $433,500 | $433,500 | 21 | $433,500 | $2,183,631 | $69,733 |
| 2022 | $1,385,455 | $76,249 | $156,000 | $156,000 | 12 | $156,000 | $76,249 | $80,492 |
| 2021 | $1,465,206 | $1,057,569 | $227,500 | $227,500 | 13 | $227,500 | $56,883 | $71,371 |
| 2020 | $635,137 | $40,933 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 14 | — | $40,933 | $41,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family reported a distributable amount of $427K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a youth organization, schools and educational organizations, reproductive health services, homelessness services, and humanitarian relief.
Grantee missions illustrate the work of some supported organizations. The Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as educating students, fostering independent research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. The Churchill School and Center says it provides a K–12 learning community for students with language-based learning disabilities. Homeless Solutions says it helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Morris County attain housing stability through shelter, affordable housing, and services. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $940,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $550,000, with a median of $17,500.
The largest reported grant was $550,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Newark, for opportunities that empower young people to succeed and contribute to society. Other notable grants included $55,000 to Johns Hopkins University and $55,000 to Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern New Jersey; $37,500 to the UCLA Foundation; and $25,000 each to Coalition for the Homeless, Covenant House, Homeless Solutions, the International Rescue Committee, and United Way of North Carolina. Churchill School and Center, PS 340 Parent Teacher Association, and School Community Council PS3 each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Candance C Weeks, Alexandra E Weeks, Katherine W Konialian, and Richard M Weeks as trustees.
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra E. Weeks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$37K (2024)
Candance C. Weeks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine W. Konialian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Weeks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Alexandra E Weeks (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family
How much does The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family give each year?
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family gave $940K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $434K across 21 grants.
What is The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's typical grant size?
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $39,167, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family give grants?
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family gives mostly in New Jersey: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Morristown, NJ (3 grants) and Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's largest grantees?
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Newark NJ ($550,000), Johns Hopkins University ($55,000) and Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern NJ ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family?
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $974K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $427K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a youth organization, schools and educational organizations, reproductive health services, homelessness services, and humanitarian relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's EIN?
The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6374990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family 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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