The Webber Family Foundation
The Webber Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It supports education opportunity and expression through two initiatives: Opportunities for Youth Achievement (OYA), focused on underserved youth’s potential in academics and the arts, and No One Way (N1W), focused on curiosity and open dialogue.
The Webber Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Webber Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- +49.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,548
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,142,869
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (33 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Webber Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts applications for its capacity-building grants and accepts one application per organization per year. Applicants begin with a Step 1 application and, if invited, submit a full Step 2 application. The Foundation requires a Common Grant Application and Additional Questions Form, along with the organization’s IRS/501(c)(3) determination letter. Grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations that qualify as public charities; the guidelines specify organizations must have a “not a private Foundation” determination under IRC Section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). The Foundation may request a site visit or phone call. It is not currently accepting unsolicited OYA proposals from organizations located in Greater Washington, DC.
- Review Cycle
- None; proposals are evaluated on a continuous basis.
- Deadline
- None; proposals are evaluated on a continuous basis.
- Contact
Application contact: The Webber Family Foundation
Mailing address: 3112 Windsor Rd A336, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 495-9494
Website: https://webberfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Webber Family Foundation
Who The Webber Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Pluralists Collaborative ($250K). Together the top 10 received $708K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 254 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its grant initiatives as serving nonprofits across the United States, with OYA limited to Austin, Texas and Greater Washington, DC. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Texas (56%), followed by New York (21%), Maryland (8%), Washington, DC (8%), and California (2%). The 2024 grants also included recipients in other locations, such as Chicago, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Webber Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 73 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $780K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Pluralists Collaborative New York, NY | Fund New Pluralists Collaborative as an affiliate funder | $250,000 |
| Civitas Institute at UT Austin Austin, TX | Support Society of Fellows program for undergrad students | $100,000 |
| University of Austin - UATX Austin, TX | Support Mill Institute and High School Teacher Institute program development | $100,000 |
| Creative Action Austin, TX | Cultural enrichment and education through the Arts | $43,000 |
| The Montgomery College Fd Rockville, MD | Expansion and support of master class program, scholarships and Emergency College Fund | $42,250 |
| Austin Achieve Public Schools Austin, TX | Support after-school programs and clubs | $40,500 |
| One America Movement Bowie, MD | Bring faith leaders together to build a united society without conflict | $35,000 |
| Shield Ranch Foundation Austin, TX | Provide inspiring nature-immersion experience | $34,500 |
| Austin Together Austin, TX | Provide funds to strengthen collaboration of nonprofits | $33,000 |
| Spur Local Washington, DC | Support expansion of services to area nonprofits | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,142,869 | $1,251,667 | $1,962,567 | $1,500,000 | 73 | $1,847,981 | $1,153,186 | $798,124 |
| 2023 | $13,939,322 | $717,323 | $1,689,393 | $1,250,000 | 49 | $1,584,188 | $620,870 | $775,965 |
| 2022 | $14,911,392 | $9,036 | $1,207,503 | $800,000 | 46 | $1,106,952 | $267,772 | $825,261 |
| 2021 | $16,109,859 | $1,226,381 | $1,172,634 | $805,200 | 46 | $1,094,980 | $1,165,686 | $916,841 |
| 2020 | $16,056,112 | $680,506 | $1,171,512 | $780,000 | 40 | — | $580,609 | $845,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Webber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $798K for 2024 — 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 Foundation states that education opportunity and expression are essential to a fair and just society. OYA supports opportunities for underserved youth to develop their academic and artistic potential. Its focus areas include school readiness and early literacy, out-of-school enrichment, school options, and post-secondary goals. OYA grants are limited to Austin, Texas and Greater Washington, DC, though the Foundation says it is not currently accepting unsolicited OYA proposals from Greater Washington, DC organizations.
N1W promotes curiosity and open dialogue. The Foundation describes its aim as supporting inclusive environments that welcome diversity of thought, honor human dignity, and embrace complexity.
The Foundation’s 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations working in education, arts, civic leadership, and dialogue. For example, Creative Action describes its work as partnering with schools and communities to help young people develop life skills and creative expression. Austin Achieve Public Schools says it provides tuition-free public education and prepares Austin students to attend and excel at top universities. Constructive Dialogue Institute describes its mission as equipping young people to engage in dialogue across differences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation gave $1,500,000 through 73 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest grant was $250,000 to New Pluralists Collaborative, described as support for the affiliate funder. Other notable grants included $100,000 to the Civitas Institute at UT Austin for its Society of Fellows program and $100,000 to the University of Austin - UATX for development of the Mill Institute and High School Teacher Institute programs. Additional grants included $43,000 to Creative Action and $40,500 to Austin Achieve Public Schools.
The Foundation offers one-year OYA capacity-building grants of up to $25,000 for eligible education-based 501(c)(3) organizations. Projects must build organizational capacity, align with the Foundation’s mission and a focus area, and predominantly benefit both low-income youth and high-achieving youth. The guidelines define these thresholds as at least 50% of the population served coming from families with income below the median US family income adjusted for family size, and at least two-thirds of those served exceeding grade-level expectations and/or exhibiting superior aptitude. The guidelines also describe multi-year Partner Grants as Board-initiated and by invitation only.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil Webber as Chairmn/Trustee; Jessica Slade as Ldershp Off/Tte; and Erica Webber, Ted Whatley, and Steve Shook as trustees.
The Webber Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erica Webber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Webber
Chairmn & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Shook
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Whatley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Slade
Ldershp Officer & Tte
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $185K (2024)
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 $185K, to Jessica Slade (Ldershp Off/Tte).
Frequently asked questions about The Webber Family Foundation
How much does The Webber Family Foundation give each year?
The Webber Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 49 grants.
What is The Webber Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Webber Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,548, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Webber Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Webber Family Foundation give grants?
The Webber Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (36 grants), Washington, DC (12 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Rockville, MD (3 grants).
Does The Webber Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 73 grants with a stated purpose on The Webber Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Webber Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Webber Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Pluralists Collaborative ($250,000), Civitas Institute at UT Austin ($100,000) and University of Austin - UATX ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Webber Family Foundation?
The Webber Family Foundation reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $798K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Webber Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation states that education opportunity and expression are essential to a fair and just society. OYA supports opportunities for underserved youth to develop their academic and artistic potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Webber Family Foundation?
The Foundation accepts applications for its capacity-building grants and accepts one application per organization per year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Webber Family Foundation's EIN?
The Webber Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2927126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Webber Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-webber-family-foundation-morg_6312b329c754402ebdf7d7aa59472de6
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