The Weatherhead Foundation
The Weatherhead Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mayfield Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7.2M. Net investment income was $417K.
The Weatherhead Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weatherhead Foundation gave $7.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,229,016
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,614,508
- +165.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,614,508
- Total assets
- $5,254,365
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Weatherhead Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulane University ($5.0M). Together the top 2 received $7.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 9 grants of 19 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Weatherhead Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.6M (2020) to $7.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | To support the weatherhead scholars century grant and cowen institute. | $5,013,584 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | To support the educational opportunities of the case western reserve university school of management. | $2,215,432 |
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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 | $5,254,365 | $8,051,219 | $7,558,051 | $7,229,016 | 2 | $7,284,339 | $417,075 | $290,372 |
| 2023 | $4,478,145 | $7,761,504 | $6,961,426 | $6,800,200 | 5 | $6,849,829 | — | $186,511 |
| 2022 | $2,822,846 | $7,088,199 | $6,798,947 | $6,641,725 | 4 | $6,689,288 | — | $164,624 |
| 2021 | $3,247,950 | $7,024,403 | $7,314,418 | $7,163,189 | 4 | $7,210,649 | $73,746 | $205,710 |
| 2020 | $2,867,281 | $6,317,055 | $5,808,007 | $5,643,724 | 4 | — | — | $115,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weatherhead Foundation reported a distributable amount of $290K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Weatherhead Foundation is led by Celia Weatherhead, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Celia Weatherhead
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Carol Gluck
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
David F. Edwards
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Melani Cammett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Scott Cowen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Snyder
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Terri Lacy (2020–2024) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Until 082024
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 $60K, to Celia Weatherhead (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Weatherhead Foundation
How much does The Weatherhead Foundation give each year?
The Weatherhead Foundation gave $7.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.8M across 5 grants.
How large is The Weatherhead Foundation?
The Weatherhead Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $290K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Weatherhead Foundation operate?
The Weatherhead Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas.
What is The Weatherhead Foundation's EIN?
The Weatherhead Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2711998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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