The Robert G and Sharon N
The Robert G and Sharon N is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $12,700, primarily to organizations in Louisiana.
The Robert G and Sharon N at a glance
In short: The Robert G and Sharon N gave $13K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $747.059), mostly in Louisiana. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,700
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $747
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $254,691
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert G and Sharon N
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3143 Louisville St, New Orleans, LA 70124-3139
Phone: (504) 729-0928
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert G and Sharon N funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Name of Jesus Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 9% to Utah, 4% to Michigan, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert G and Sharon N open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $840; repeat grants $708. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $16K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Name of Jesus Church New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Loyola University No New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Pius X Church New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Amci Members Chair New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of No New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dominican High School New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jesuit High School New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Wwii Museum New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mountain Town Music New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Excellence Concerts Sandy, UT | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,691 | $9,491 | $14,608 | $12,700 | 17 | $12,700 | $9,491 | $12,272 |
| 2024 | $242,684 | $8,812 | $11,981 | $10,300 | 17 | $10,300 | $8,812 | $12,136 |
| 2023 | $245,234 | $6,709 | $14,529 | $13,250 | 20 | $13,250 | $7,565 | $12,189 |
| 2022 | $250,445 | $5,009 | $15,592 | $14,375 | 17 | $14,375 | $5,689 | $13,100 |
| 2021 | $279,559 | $19,127 | $16,379 | $15,230 | 19 | $15,230 | $4,827 | $14,422 |
| 2020 | $291,335 | $3,550 | $15,855 | $15,835 | 20 | — | $3,524 | $14,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert G and Sharon N reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its listed 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, schools, a university, charitable organizations, cultural institutions, and music organizations. The New Orleans Museum of Art, which received $200 in 2025, describes its own mission as inspiring the love of art; collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and presenting excellence in the visual arts; and educating, challenging, and engaging a diverse public.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $12,700. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest listed grants were $3,000 to Holy Name of Jesus Church and $2,000 to Loyola University NO, both in New Orleans. It also gave $1,000 each to St. Pius X Church, AMCI Members Chair, and Catholic Charities of NO, all in New Orleans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert G Weilbaecher as manager and R G Weilbaecher Jr, Kathy Weilbaecher, Susan W Raymond, and Ann Weilbaecher as trustees.
The Robert G and Sharon N's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan W. Raymond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Weilbaecher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Weilbaecher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. G. Weilbaecher Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Weilbaecher
Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ann W. Barry (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Re Weilbaecher (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy Wielbaecher (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Re Wielbaecher (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert G and Sharon N
How much does The Robert G and Sharon N give each year?
The Robert G and Sharon N gave $13K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 17 grants.
What is The Robert G and Sharon N's typical grant size?
The Robert G and Sharon N's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $747, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert G and Sharon N that year got $840 on average.
Where does The Robert G and Sharon N give grants?
The Robert G and Sharon N gives mostly in Louisiana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (12 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does The Robert G and Sharon N give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert G and Sharon N's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert G and Sharon N's largest grantees?
The Robert G and Sharon N's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Name of Jesus Church ($3,000), Loyola University No ($2,000) and St Pius X Church ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert G and Sharon N?
The Robert G and Sharon N reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert G and Sharon N fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its listed 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, schools, a university, charitable organizations, cultural institutions, and music organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert G and Sharon N?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert G and Sharon N's EIN?
The Robert G and Sharon N's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2084713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Robert G and Sharon N 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
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