Weber Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Rapid City, SD EIN: 47-4455620

Weber Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Its 2025 filing describes a program involving the difference between the fair market value and donors’ basis in UNP stock received as a charitable donation. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations in five states.

Key facts about Weber Family Foundation Inc

In short: Weber Family Foundation Inc gave $55K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state South Dakota. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
47-4455620
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$55,000
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$4,583
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025)
Total assets
$837,338
Primary geography
South Dakota (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$837K

+231.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

+77.4% YoY

Grant Count

12

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+18.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weber Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Weber Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 293% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 319% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The 2025 filing does not state a mission. Grants listed for that year supported organizations working in areas including animal welfare, wildlife care and conservation, food assistance, meals for older adults, environmental services, and historical preservation. These are the grantees’ activities, not a stated mission of the foundation.

For example, Burt County Museum says its mission is to preserve and restore its historical site and artifacts to educate the public about the county’s history. Battle Mountain Humane Society describes providing care for animals in need and promoting kindness toward animals. Black Hills Raptor Center describes work in native wildlife care and habitat conservation through education, rehabilitation, and study. Friends of Big Bear Valley describes providing environmental services to its community, and Park County Animal Shelter describes providing animal care, promoting responsible pet guardianship, and operating with a no-kill philosophy.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $55,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. All 12 listed grants were for general operating support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in South Dakota (47%), Nebraska (29%), Wyoming (9%), Colorado (9%), and California (4%). The itemized grants also included a $1,000 grant to CandWs Rustic Hollow Shelter in Nashua, Iowa.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

Rapid CityAuburnYoderHot SpringsCaputaHartvilleSioux FallsCodyFawnskinFort CollinsLovelandNashuaSpearfishTekamah

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K4 grants2020 5 grants2021 6 grants2022 7 grants2023 8 grants2024 12 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $55K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Burt County Museum: $10KBurt County Museum$10KBattle Mountain Humane Society: $6KBattle Mountain Humane Society$6KHearts United for Animals: $6KHearts United for Animals$6KBlack Hills Raptor Center: $5KBlack Hills Raptor Center$5KFeeding South Dakota: $5KFeeding South Dakota$5KHumane Society of the Black Hills: $5KHumane Society of the BlackHills$5KMeals on Wheels Western SD: $5KMeals on Wheels Western SD$5KOld Dog House: $5KOld Dog House$5KKindness Ranch: $4KKindness Ranch$4KFriends of Big Bear Valley: $2KFriends of Big Bear Valley$2K

The largest 2025 recipient was Burt County Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

38<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Burt County Museum Tekamah, NEFor general operating support$10,000
Battle Mountain Humane Society Hot Springs, SDFor general operating support$6,000
Hearts United for Animals Auburn, NEFor general operating support$6,000
Black Hills Raptor Center Caputa, SDFor general operating support$5,000
Feeding South Dakota Sioux Falls, SDFor general operating support$5,000
Humane Society of the Black Hills Rapid City, SDFor general operating support$5,000
Meals on Wheels Western SD Rapid City, SDFor general operating support$5,000
Old Dog House Yoder, COFor general operating support$5,000
Kindness Ranch Hartville, WYFor general operating support$4,000
Friends of Big Bear Valley Fawnskin, CAFor general operating support$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $837,338 $1,208,916 $63,791 $55,000 (12)
2024 $252,883 $7,837 $32,068 $31,000 (8)
2023 $291,673 $165,528 $20,372 $17,000 (7)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$837,338$252,883$291,673
Revenue$1,208,916$7,837$165,528
Expenses$63,791$32,068$20,372
Qualifying Distributions$55,182$31,241$20,212
Net Investment Income$608,716$7,837$59,463
Distributable Amount$17,289$13,499$7,477

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Edward Joseph Weber as President, Linda Marie Weber as VP Secretary Treasurer, and Mark Allan Weber as Board Member.

Weber Family Foundation Inc is led by Edward Joseph Weber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Edward Joseph Weber

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Marie Weber

    Vice President Secretary Treasurer

    Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President Secretary Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Allan Weber

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 13079 Meadowbrook Ct, Rapid City, SD 57702-8517
Phone: (970) 342-0779

Frequently asked questions about Weber Family Foundation Inc

How much does Weber Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Weber Family Foundation Inc gave $55K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 8 grants.

What is Weber Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Weber Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weber Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.

Where does Weber Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Weber Family Foundation Inc's top state is South Dakota, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nebraska (29%) and Wyoming (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rapid City, SD (2 grants).

Does Weber Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Weber Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Weber Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Weber Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Burt County Museum ($10,000), Battle Mountain Humane Society ($6,000) and Hearts United for Animals ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Weber Family Foundation Inc?

Weber Family Foundation Inc reported $837K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Weber Family Foundation Inc fund?

The 2025 filing does not state a mission. Grants listed for that year supported organizations working in areas including animal welfare, wildlife care and conservation, food assistance, meals for older adults, environmental services, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Weber Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Weber Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Weber Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4455620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Weber Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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