The Weller Foundation Inc
The Weller Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Danbury, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships and other charitable support, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut.
The Weller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Weller Foundation Inc gave $78K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,450
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,426
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,363,562
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Weller Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants must verify that they are qualified charitable organizations. It lists no deadlines and says awards are usually limited to Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, Shelton, and Redding, Connecticut.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephanie M Baker
Mailing address: PO Box 4512, Danbury, CT 06813
Phone: (475) 395-6397
Website: https://bartonwellerfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junior Achieemnet of Greater Fairfield County ($3K). Together the top 3 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 52 grants to individuals ($73,450), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
322 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 322 grants of 322 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients and 2% to Texas recipients. The foundation usually limits awards to Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, Shelton, and Redding, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Weller Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2024) to $108K (2022). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 47 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $72,450 |
| Junior Achieemnet of Greater Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT | Support of Organization | $3,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Weller collegiate scholarship recipient: assist local student in obtaining a quality college education | $1,000 |
| Edith Wheeler Memorial Library Monroe, CT | Support of Organization | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,363,562 | $208,434 | $173,035 | $78,450 | 55 | $166,631 | $207,684 | $203,084 |
| 2024 | $2,327,463 | $260,428 | $171,598 | $77,125 | 61 | $170,848 | $259,678 | $189,743 |
| 2023 | $2,237,712 | $106,032 | $199,927 | $101,771 | 63 | $199,177 | $107,476 | $172,827 |
| 2022 | $2,331,607 | $88,784 | $190,308 | $108,332 | 78 | $183,168 | $107,202 | $178,425 |
| 2021 | $2,433,131 | $334,089 | $160,929 | $93,469 | 65 | $156,679 | $333,339 | $179,839 |
| 2020 | $2,259,971 | $171,535 | $159,148 | $94,585 | 67 | — | $170,785 | $158,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $203K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included scholarships for academic study, medical and health sciences, teaching, computer science and technology, engineering, and vocational skills, as well as support for an organization.
Fairfield University received $1,000 in 2025. The university describes its mission as conducting secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education in Connecticut, along with other work in education, charity, and religion.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $78,450. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,500, with a median of $1,000. Several of the largest grants were individual scholarships, including a $5,500 Barton L. Weller Scholarship and $3,500 awards for medical and health sciences, teaching, computer science and technology, and engineering. Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County received $3,000 for organizational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew J. Lang as chairman and trustee; Michael J. Smith as vice chairman and trustee; Brian E. Skinner as treasurer and trustee; Joanne E. Davies and Michael P. Zabinski as trustees; and Stephanie M. Baker as foundation manager.
The Weller Foundation Inc is led by Matthew J. Lang, Chairman & Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2023); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew J. Lang
Chairman & Trustee
Trustee → Chairman & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Brian E. Skinner
Treasurer & Trustee
Vice Chairman & Treasurer → Treasurer & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Joanne E. Davies
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Michael J. Smith
Vice Chairman & Trustee
Chairman & Trustee → Vice Chairman & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Michael P. Zabinski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Stephanie M. Baker
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $33K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alexander Fraser (2020–2024) — Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Hufschmied (2020–2022) — Foundation Manager - Former
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Stephanie M Baker (Foundation Manager). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Weller Foundation Inc
How much does The Weller Foundation Inc give each year?
The Weller Foundation Inc gave $78K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 61 grants.
What is The Weller Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Weller Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,426, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weller Foundation Inc give grants?
The Weller Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Weller Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The Weller Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Weller Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Weller Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Junior Achieemnet of Greater Fairfield County ($3,000), Fairfield University ($1,000) and Edith Wheeler Memorial Library ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 52 grants to individuals ($73,450), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Weller Foundation Inc?
The Weller Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (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 Weller Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included scholarships for academic study, medical and health sciences, teaching, computer science and technology, engineering, and vocational skills, as well as support for an organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weller Foundation Inc?
The filing says applicants must verify that they are qualified charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Weller Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Weller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6068987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Weller Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-weller-foundation-inc-morg_41f2512899c04ad1b18dd3f29be0e889
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