The Cynthia & George Weir Family
The Cynthia & George Weir Family is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in the arts, health care, youth services, and religious or community work.
The Cynthia & George Weir Family at a glance
In short: The Cynthia & George Weir Family gave $88K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,005
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,632
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $959,885
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% 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 Cynthia & George Weir 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: 610 Metcalf Street, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 751-3336
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cynthia & George Weir Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emmanuel Faith Community Church ($31K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to recipients in Colorado, and 3% to recipients in Florida. The grants listed include recipients in Escondido and other California communities, as well as recipients in Denver, Colorado, and Orlando, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cynthia & George Weir Family open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $88K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Faith Community Church Escondido, CA | General Operations | $31,000 |
| California Center for the Arts Escondido, CA | General Operations and $750 for museum reception | $7,500 |
| Neighborhood Health Care Escondido, CA | Unfunded Health Care | $5,700 |
| Bold Foundation Denver, CO | General Operations | $5,154 |
| Boys Girls Club of Greater San Dieg San Diego, CA | Sponsor a Youth and Fund Raiser | $5,000 |
| Tierra Caliente Academy of Art Vista, CA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Play as One Escondido, CA | General Operations and $1,100 toward sponsorships | $5,000 |
| Foundation for His Ministry San Clemente, CA | General Operations | $4,800 |
| Escondido Rotary Escondido, CA | General Operations | $3,280 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Ops | $3,000 |
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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 | $959,885 | $37,803 | $89,638 | $88,005 | 19 | $88,355 | $35,839 | $48,783 |
| 2023 | $1,015,969 | $139,329 | $93,424 | $85,440 | 23 | $87,794 | $27,757 | $46,225 |
| 2022 | $974,497 | $88,073 | $89,727 | $83,645 | 19 | $83,945 | $32,794 | $49,297 |
| 2021 | $996,557 | $72,317 | $75,608 | $69,223 | 19 | — | $35,932 | $52,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cynthia & George Weir Family reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support and funding for health care, youth, fundraising, sponsorship, and arts-related purposes. The California Center for the Arts says its mission is “to enrich the community through the power of the arts.” Play as One describes its purpose as charitable, religious, educational, and scientific, and says it focuses on teaching values through sports, arts, vocation, and education. The Escondido Chamber of Commerce describes itself as the voice for local businesses, providing leadership and guidance to Escondido’s small business community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $88,005 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $31,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Among its largest reported grants were $31,000 to Emmanuel Faith Community Church for general operations; $7,500 to the California Center for the Arts for general operations, plus $750 for a museum reception; $5,700 to Neighborhood Health Care for unfunded health care; and $5,154 to Bold Foundation for general operations. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Boys Girls Club of Greater San Dieg, Tierra Caliente Academy of Art, and Play as One; $4,800 to Foundation for His Ministry; and $3,280 to Escondido Rotary. The Escondido Chamber of Commerce received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Weir as president, director, and manager, and George Weir as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Cynthia & George Weir Family is led by Cynthia Weir, President, Director & Manager on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Weir
President, Director & Manager
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
George Weir
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Cynthia & George Weir Family
How much does The Cynthia & George Weir Family give each year?
The Cynthia & George Weir Family gave $88K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 23 grants.
What is The Cynthia & George Weir Family's typical grant size?
The Cynthia & George Weir Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,632, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cynthia & George Weir Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Cynthia & George Weir Family give grants?
The Cynthia & George Weir Family gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Escondido, CA (13 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The Cynthia & George Weir Family give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Cynthia & George Weir Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cynthia & George Weir Family's largest grantees?
The Cynthia & George Weir Family's largest 2024 grantees include Emmanuel Faith Community Church ($31,000), California Center for the Arts ($7,500) and Neighborhood Health Care ($5,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cynthia & George Weir Family?
The Cynthia & George Weir Family reported $960K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cynthia & George Weir Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support and funding for health care, youth, fundraising, sponsorship, and arts-related purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cynthia & George Weir 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 Cynthia & George Weir Family's EIN?
The Cynthia & George Weir Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4069311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Cynthia & George Weir 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Cynthia & George Weir Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cynthia-and-george-weir-family-morg_589556620cd049fcab22201efbb0842c
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