The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.3M
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$571K
+63.4% YoY
Grant Count
21
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+63.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
According to its founder, the endowment is guided by the principle that "teachers, not buildings" promote effective learning. The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Fraternal Societies
- Christian Nonprofits
- Churches and Church Repairs
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $50,000.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making priorities are primarily in Texas, New York, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $7,322,657
- Total Annual Giving: $570,510
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,322,657 | $7,750,959 | $7,920,978 |
| Revenue | $279,752 | $314,456 | $226,477 |
| Expenses | $708,054 | $484,475 | $487,240 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $570,510 | $349,200 | $345,281 |
| Net Investment Income | $246,549 | $285,116 | $202,352 |
| Distributable Amount | $424,295 | $390,225 | $402,993 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder: Nance Foules Wier, a Houston-based philanthropist and 1945 alumna of the Oklahoma College for Women.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Faust | Trustee | 2 | $60,000 |
| Barbara F Shepherd | Trustee | 1 | $42,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Jack Jr and Nance Foules Wier Faculty Enhancement Endowment continues to support educational initiatives, including the annual Emerson-Wier Liberal Arts Symposium at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. In addition to the Faculty Enhancement Endowment, the Nance Foules Wier Scholarship is available through the USAO Alumni Association for female students in need of financial assistance.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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