The Weakley Foundation Trust
The Weakley Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in Sayville, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $238K. Net investment income was $163K.
The Weakley Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Weakley Foundation Trust gave $238K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $29,688
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $120,043
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Weakley Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University Foundation ($75K). Together the top 8 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Weakley Foundation Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Cuds Institution TBD, NY | Program Support | $50,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Naples Inc Naples, FL | Program Support | $30,000 |
| U Mass Amherst Foundation Amherst, MA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Custer Institute and Observatory Southold, NY | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Bonsai Society of Hartford Inc Bloomfield, CT | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Amateur Observers Society of New York Inc East Meadow, NY | Program Support | $12,500 |
| Hamptons Observatory East Hampton, NY | Program Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,043 | $163,450 | $268,550 | $237,500 | 8 | $249,056 | $163,180 | $17,040 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weakley Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Weakley Foundation Trust is led by Kenneth R. Weakley, President & Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth R. Weakley
President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn M. Weakley
Sec'y, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Weakley Foundation Trust
How much does The Weakley Foundation Trust give each year?
The Weakley Foundation Trust gave $238K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Weakley Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Weakley Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $29,688, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weakley Foundation Trust give grants?
The Weakley Foundation Trust's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (32%) and Florida (13%).
Does The Weakley Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Weakley Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are The Weakley Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Weakley Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana University Foundation ($75,000), Cuds Institution ($50,000) and First Baptist Church of Naples Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Weakley Foundation Trust?
The Weakley Foundation Trust reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Weakley Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Weakley Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1535402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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