The Weese Foundation
The Weese Foundation is a private foundation, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $702K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Weese Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weese Foundation gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,333
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $702,218
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (68% 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 Weese Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arizona Childrens Association ($15K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Weese Foundation gives
- Giving grew 520% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2K (2022) to $38K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Childrens Association Phoenix, AZ | Support child welfare and behavioral health | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Liberty Wildlife Phoenix, AZ | Support nature in Arizona through education | $6,000 |
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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 | $702,218 | $13,871 | $36,431 | $31,000 | 3 | $31,000 | $8,460 | $36,150 |
| 2023 | $682,819 | $5,942 | $42,782 | $37,500 | 2 | $37,500 | $5,669 | $33,505 |
| 2022 | $725,900 | $3,376 | $8,501 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $3,352 | $33,837 |
| 2021 | $787,705 | $78,797 | $10,684 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $67,122 | $35,132 |
| 2020 | $694,652 | $86,899 | $44,294 | $36,000 | 2 | — | $63,132 | $29,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weese Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Weese Foundation is led by William C Weese MD, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William C Weese MD
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Weese Foundation
How much does The Weese Foundation give each year?
The Weese Foundation gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 2 grants.
What is The Weese Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weese Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weese Foundation give grants?
The Weese Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Weese Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Weese Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Weese Foundation?
The Weese Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Weese Foundation's EIN?
The Weese Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1008770. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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