Weaver Family Private Foundation

LAGUNA BEACH, CA EIN: 37-1423304

The Weaver Family Private Foundation is a private independent foundation located in Laguna Beach, California. Established in 2002, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.0M

-8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$572K

-19.6% YoY

Grant Count

-9.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-10.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weaver Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $781K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds support in the following areas:

Social services
Cultural support
Educational support
Environmental support
Animal welfare
Medical research

Grantmaking

The foundation distributed approximately $571,645 in total giving based on recent activity records.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in and appears to focus on Laguna Beach, California and surrounding areas, though it supports organizations beyond its immediate region.

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.5M (76%)

Illinois $533K (16%)

Kentucky $128K (4%)

New York $39K (1%)

District of Columbia $34K (1%)

Minnesota $26K (1%)

Massachusetts $21K (1%)

Washington $18K (1%)

+4 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Iowa Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Washington Wyoming

Cities

BellevueBereaBoontonBostonChicagoClaremontCosta MesaEvanstonGlen RockGlencoeLaguna BeachLaguna HillsLos AngelesMinneapolisNew YorkOrangeOskaloosaPasadenaPine BluffsRancho Mission Viejo

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $5,022,054
Total Revenues: $193,427
Total Expenses: $646,226

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $5.48 million
Total Revenues: $410,000
Total Expenses: $776,000
Total Liabilities: $5,180

Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,022,054	$5,477,377	$5,878,672
Revenue	$193,427	$410,253	$423,962
Expenses	$646,226	$776,318	$962,982
Qualifying Distributions	$582,223	$716,534	$858,871
Net Investment Income	$145,465	$355,469	$362,890
Distributable Amount	$780,767	$655,187	$674,231

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

218 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Laguna Art Museum ($192,540), Field Museum ($75,000), Assistance League Laguna Beach ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARC AMERICAN REFUGEE COMMITTEE ALIG MINNEAPOLIS, MN	SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES	$5,300
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE LAGUNA BEACH LAGUNA BEACH, CA	SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES	$50,000
BEREA COLLEGE BEREA, KY	EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT	$25,000
CALIFORNIA INSTUTUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA	EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT	$1,200
COLLABROATIVE COURTS FDN LAGUNA BEACH, CA	CULTURAL SUPPORT	$5,200
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, IL	EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT	$5,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES	$3,500
FRIENDSHIP SHELTER LAGUNA BEACH LAGUNA BEACH, CA	SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES	$15,000
GIGIS PLAYHOUSE LAGUNA HILLS, CA	SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES	$10,000
GLENWOOD HOUSE LAGUNA BEACH, CA	SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HILTON WEINBERG	DIRECTOR	2	—
LESLIE A WEAVER	DIRECTOR	2	—
ANNAMARIE WEAVER	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weaver Family Private Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds support in the following areas: • Social services • Cultural support • Educational support • Environmental support • Animal welfare • Medical research

How do I apply for a grant from Weaver Family Private Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 47 grants in 2024 • Recent notable grants include: • Laguna Art Museum: $192,540 (Cultural Support) • Field Museum of Natural History: $75,000 (Support for Social Services) • Assistance League of Laguna Beach: $50,000 (Support for Social Services) **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed approximately $571,645 in total giving based on recent activity records.

Where does Weaver Family Private Foundation make grants?

The foundation is based in and appears to focus on Laguna Beach, California and surrounding areas, though it supports organizations beyond its immediate region.

What size grants does Weaver Family Private Foundation award?

In 2024, Weaver Family Private Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $572K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Weaver Family Private Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Weaver Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $781K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Weaver Family Private Foundation's EIN?

Weaver Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1423304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.