Weber Family Foundation Inc
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.
Weber Family Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +77.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,583
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $837,338
- +231.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (47% 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 Weber Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13079 Meadowbrook Ct, Rapid City, SD 57702-8517
Phone: (970) 342-0779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weber Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Burt County Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
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. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burt County Museum Tekamah, NE | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Battle Mountain Humane Society Hot Springs, SD | For general operating support | $6,000 |
| Hearts United for Animals Auburn, NE | For general operating support | $6,000 |
| Black Hills Raptor Center Caputa, SD | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the Black Hills Rapid City, SD | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Western SD Rapid City, SD | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Old Dog House Yoder, CO | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Kindness Ranch Hartville, WY | For general operating support | $4,000 |
| Friends of Big Bear Valley Fawnskin, CA | For general operating support | $2,000 |
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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 | $837,338 | $1,208,916 | $63,791 | $55,000 | 12 | $55,182 | $608,716 | $17,289 |
| 2024 | $252,883 | $7,837 | $32,068 | $31,000 | 8 | $31,241 | $7,837 | $13,499 |
| 2023 | $291,673 | $165,528 | $20,372 | $17,000 | 7 | $20,212 | $59,463 | $7,477 |
| 2022 | $161,823 | $11,703 | $14,225 | $14,000 | 6 | $14,225 | $11,478 | $8,948 |
| 2021 | $206,175 | $3,132 | $11,308 | $11,000 | 5 | $11,308 | $2,824 | $9,097 |
| 2020 | $182,519 | $11,709 | $6,579 | $6,500 | 4 | — | $11,630 | $7,693 |
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.
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.
The largest grants were $10,000 to Burt County Museum in Tekamah, Nebraska; $6,000 each to Battle Mountain Humane Society in Hot Springs, South Dakota, and Hearts United for Animals in Auburn, Nebraska; and $5,000 each to Black Hills Raptor Center, Feeding South Dakota, Humane Society of the Black Hills, Meals on Wheels Western SD, and Old Dog House.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Weber Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/weber-family-foundation-inc-morg_1f1a0f27b5134410b32be4313f80085f
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