The Webber Family Foundation
The Webber Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Austin, Texas, designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Established in April 2000, the foundation has operated for over two decades with a commitment to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through education and supporting nonprofit organizations that advance educational excellence and artistic expression.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1M
-5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
73
+49.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-19.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's core belief is that education opportunity and expression are essential to a fair and just society. The foundation operates through two primary grant initiatives:
Opportunities for Youth Achievement (OYA) Initiative Focused on empowering underserved youth to achieve their greatest potential in academics and the arts. This initiative is limited to Austin, Texas and Greater Washington, DC.
No One Way (N1W) Initiative Focused on promoting curiosity and open dialogue as a way to learn and improve. This initiative supports inclusive environments that welcome diversity of thought, practice curiosity, honor human dignity, and embrace complexity.
The foundation's broader philanthropic scope encompasses Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy/Voluntarism & Grantmaking.
Grantmaking
The foundation has invested millions in resources and expertise to help build hundreds of exceptional education nonprofits, predominantly in Central Texas and Washington DC regions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Webber Family Foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and regions, including:
- Texas (primary focus, particularly Austin)
- Washington, DC (Greater Washington DC region)
- Maryland
- New York
- Illinois
- Colorado
- Virginia
Key cities funded include Austin, New York, Chicago, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Fiscal Year):
- Total Assets: $13.9 million
- Total Revenue: $717,323
- Total Expenses: $1,689,393
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Financial Data: The foundation has maintained consistent financial operations since its establishment, with Form 990 tax filings available from 2011 to 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,142,869 | $13,939,322 | $14,911,392 |
| Revenue | $1,251,667 | $717,323 | $9,036 |
| Expenses | $1,962,567 | $1,689,393 | $1,207,503 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,847,981 | $1,584,188 | $1,106,952 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,153,186 | $620,870 | $267,772 |
| Distributable Amount | $798,124 | $775,965 | $825,261 |
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
231 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Webber Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Neil Webber – Chairman/Trustee
- Jessica Slade – Leadership Officer/Trustee (only compensated board member)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Webber | Chairmn/Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jessica Slade | Ldershp Off/Tte | 40 | $185,368 |
| Erica Webber | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ted Whatley | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Steve Shook | Trustee | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to evolve its giving priorities in response to changing times and community needs. Recent grantee testimonials highlight the foundation's impact:
Grant Awarded to Webber International University by GiveWell Community FoundationAustin Classical Guitar received support that enabled the development of hundreds of new school-based guitar education programs through foundational curriculum development.
KIPP Texas received general operating funding that contributed to KIPP Austin Collegiate being ranked as the 3rd best high school in the Austin metro area by U.S. News & World Report, with the 2020 class offered $28 million in institutional grants and scholarships.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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