The Weil Foundation
The Weil Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include community wellness, food security, education, wildlife services, and organizational operating expenses.
The Weil Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weil Foundation gave $285K across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state North Carolina. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,229
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- -32.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,004
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,105
- Total assets
- $6,892,778
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (8 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Weil Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Bayberry Place, Wilmington, NC 28411
Phone: (702) 370-6913
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Hanorver Regional Medical Center Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
395 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 394 grants of 395 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, North Carolina recipients received 39% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut at 13%, the District of Columbia at 9%, California at 8%, and Maryland at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Weil Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 57 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2021) to $370K (2024). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hanorver Regional Medical Center Foundation Wilmington, NC | Community Wellness | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $20,888 |
| Nutrition Facts Takoma Park, MD | Educational Services | $20,203 |
| Audubon Society of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Wildlife Services | $15,488 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | To Support the Organization and Its Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Inc South Norwalk, CT | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Food Security | $11,250 |
| Hangtime Bridgeport Career Resources Bridgeport, CT | Operating Expenses | $10,462 |
| Serious Fun Children's Network Norwalk, CT | Operating Expenses | $10,395 |
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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 | $6,892,778 | $492,137 | $359,174 | $285,229 | 57 | $308,905 | $483,262 | $411,806 |
| 2024 | $6,759,815 | $964,034 | $383,960 | $370,101 | 84 | $370,641 | $953,395 | $333,597 |
| 2023 | $6,179,741 | $525,044 | $317,866 | $293,570 | 92 | $304,242 | $162,929 | $298,028 |
| 2022 | $5,919,020 | $596,410 | $324,802 | $287,027 | 96 | $298,728 | $381,348 | $300,245 |
| 2021 | $5,647,412 | $608,702 | $273,680 | $212,047 | 66 | — | $608,449 | $289,306 |
| 2020 | $5,312,390 | $324,483 | $305,343 | $233,720 | 48 | — | $312,533 | $283,891 |
| 2019 | $5,293,250 | $137,653 | $345,673 | $285,635 | 50 | — | $112,899 | $283,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $412K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of activities. For example, World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises, while Convoy of Hope describes its work as feeding people through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreach, disaster response, and strategic partners.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in ocean conservation, breast cancer research, and inclusive camp and recreational experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families. North Carolina recipients included organizations whose stated missions address child abuse prevention and support, college scholarships, and assistance for people in crisis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $285,229. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,105.
Notable grants included $25,000 to New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation for community wellness; $20,888 to World Central Kitchen for operating expenses; $20,203 to Nutrition Facts for educational services; and $15,488 to Audubon Society of North Carolina for wildlife services. Other grants included $15,000 each to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, and $11,250 to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina for food security.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Audrey York Weil as president, Brian L. Weil as secretary and treasurer, and Kenneth M. Weil as vice president.
The Weil Foundation is led by Audrey York Weil, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Audrey York Weil
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian L. Weil
Secretary & Treasurer
Advisory Committee Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Kenneth M. Weil
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jake B. Weil (2020–2021) — Advisory Committee Member
- Former: Alan R. York (2019) — Advisory Committee Member
- Former: Elizabeth W. Betts (2019) — Advisory Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $20K, to Brian L Weil (Advisory Committee Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Weil Foundation
How much does The Weil Foundation give each year?
The Weil Foundation gave $285K across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $370K across 84 grants.
What is The Weil Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weil Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,105, and its average grant was $5,004, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Weil Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Weil Foundation give grants?
The Weil Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (13%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (12 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (5 grants), Raleigh, NC (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Weil Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of The Weil Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization and Its Purpose" (6 grants), "To Support Organization and Its Purpose" (5 grants) and "Wildlife Services" (3 grants).
Who are The Weil Foundation's largest grantees?
The Weil Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New Hanorver Regional Medical Center Foundation ($25,000), World Central Kitchen Inc ($20,888) and Nutrition Facts ($20,203), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Weil Foundation?
The Weil Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $309K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $412K (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 does The Weil Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weil Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Weil Foundation's EIN?
The Weil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1627660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Weil Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Weil Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-weil-foundation-morg_d4af2c59c345423e8747a6db8ff9ed3a
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