Weekes Family Foundation
The Weekes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hudson, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts, youth development, basic-needs assistance, and environmental stewardship.
Weekes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Weekes Family Foundation gave $554K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Wisconsin. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $553,530
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,856
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,332,314
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Weekes Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 342 North Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (651) 644-9807
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weekes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phipps Center for the Arts ($70K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 161 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 41% to recipients in Minnesota. Colorado received 5%, Montana 3%, and New York 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Weekes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 31 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $900; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $468K (2020) to $623K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $554K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phipps Center for the Arts Hudson, WI | Executive Director, Ruby Red and Operational Support | $70,000 |
| Grace Place- Salvation Army New Richmond, WI | Charitable | $65,330 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Northern Star Council St. Paul, MN | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Operation Help Inc Hudson, WI | Capital Fund and General Operations | $50,000 |
| Sugarloaf the North Shore Stewardship Assn Duluth, MN | Charitable | $45,000 |
| St Croix Food Bank Saint Croix Falls, WI | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Denver Dream Center Denver, CO | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Familymeans Stillwater, MN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Inc River Falls, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,332,314 | $709,146 | $596,155 | $553,530 | 31 | $555,781 | $421,147 | $612,564 |
| 2023 | $6,219,323 | $517,055 | $639,987 | $571,375 | 30 | $573,626 | $637,216 | $530,582 |
| 2022 | $6,342,255 | $575,009 | $681,798 | $623,250 | 30 | $625,454 | $583,286 | $536,491 |
| 2021 | $6,449,044 | $397,173 | $579,919 | $525,500 | 37 | $527,557 | $200,663 | $558,337 |
| 2020 | $6,631,790 | $542,739 | $508,715 | $468,000 | 33 | — | $228,897 | $449,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weekes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $613K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations serving a range of purposes. For example, Phipps Center for the Arts says it fosters artistic expression and appreciation in the St. Croix River Valley region, while Northern Star Council says it prepares youth to become leaders and people of strong character. Operation Help describes its work as helping St. Croix County residents maintain stable living situations and well-being during temporary financial hardships. Other supported organizations describe work in areas including food assistance, responses to interpersonal violence, and trail maintenance and environmental education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $553,530. Grants ranged from $200 to $70,000, with a median of $10,000. Larger awards included $70,000 to Phipps Center for the Arts for executive director, Ruby Red, and operational support; $65,330 to Grace Place–Salvation Army for charitable purposes; $60,000 each to Nature Conservancy Inc. and Northern Star Council; and $50,000 to Operation Help for its capital fund and general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Monica J Weekes as president, Skyler E Weekes as vice president, Erica J W Kanewischer as secretary, and Steven E Weekes as treasurer.
Weekes Family Foundation is led by Monica J. Weekes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monica J. Weekes
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica J. W. Kanewischer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skyler E. Weekes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven E. Weekes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Weekes Family Foundation
How much does Weekes Family Foundation give each year?
Weekes Family Foundation gave $554K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $571K across 30 grants.
What is Weekes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Weekes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,856, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weekes Family Foundation that year got $900 on average.
Where does Weekes Family Foundation give grants?
Weekes Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Minnesota (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, WI (7 grants), Stillwater, MN (4 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and New Richmond, WI (2 grants).
Does Weekes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Weekes Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are Weekes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Weekes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Phipps Center for the Arts ($70,000), Grace Place- Salvation Army ($65,330) and Nature Conservancy Inc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Weekes Family Foundation?
Weekes Family Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $556K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $613K (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 Weekes Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations serving a range of purposes. For example, Phipps Center for the Arts says it fosters artistic expression and appreciation in the St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weekes Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Weekes Family Foundation's EIN?
Weekes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4138195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Weekes Family 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Weekes Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/weekes-family-foundation-morg_aa6641b99bc6436d8105e44ce07ff371
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