Weimar Methodist Foundation
The Weimar Methodist Foundation is a private foundation based in Weimar, Texas. It supports local public charities and also provides college scholarships to Weimar High School graduates with financial need.
Weimar Methodist Foundation at a glance
In short: Weimar Methodist Foundation gave $262K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $261,590
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,061
- +49.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,035,864
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Weimar Methodist Foundation
- How to Apply
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For scholarships, submit a paper application with an essay and transcripts. Applicants must be seniors at Weimer High School and live in WISD.
- Review Cycle
- Third Friday in April.
- Deadline
- Third Friday in April.
- Contact
Application contact: Rev Patricia Gideon
Mailing address: PO Box 775, Weimar, TX 78962
Phone: (979) 725-6785
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weimar Methodist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Weimar Volunteer Fire Dept ($32K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($33,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 101 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in North Carolina. Listed Texas recipients include organizations in Weimar and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Weimar Methodist Foundation gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 197% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 234% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $79K (2020) to $420K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weimar Volunteer Fire Dept Weimar, TX | Truck Repairs and Supplies | $32,320 |
| Ministerial Alliance Weimar, TX | Food Pantry Christmas Baskets and Utilities | $30,000 |
| Colorado County Habitat Columbus, TX | Repair Homes | $30,000 |
| Parents as Teachers Weimar, TX | Home Visit Program | $20,000 |
| Weimar Band Boosters Weimar, TX | Instruments | $18,190 |
| Senior Connections Schulenburg, TX | Meal Based Program | $15,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Weimar Weimar, TX | Foundation Repairs | $14,080 |
| Veterans Memorial Hall Post 5875 Weimar, TX | Hall Repairs | $14,000 |
| Friends of Library Weimar, TX | Events & Program | $10,000 |
| Weimar Golf Club Weimar, TX | Golf Course Shelter | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,035,864 | $236,125 | $280,562 | $261,590 | 26 | $263,159 | $147,366 | $112,653 |
| 2024 | $2,080,301 | $136,852 | $231,703 | $194,980 | 29 | $196,492 | $30,195 | $117,575 |
| 2023 | $2,175,152 | $1,378,923 | $433,807 | $419,808 | 26 | $423,006 | $1,374,423 | $65,386 |
| 2022 | $1,230,036 | $29,119 | $96,127 | $88,000 | 12 | — | — | $121,159 |
| 2021 | $1,542,097 | $26,927 | $81,047 | $80,297 | 8 | — | — | $75,948 |
| 2020 | $1,435,197 | $45,714 | $79,795 | $78,970 | 7 | — | $25,714 | $70,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weimar Methodist Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 foundation’s stated charitable activities include scholarships for Weimar High School graduates with need and support for local public charities. Its 2025 grants supported activities including food assistance, home repairs, education and youth programs, senior meals, animal care, recreation, and community facilities.
Among its grantees, Weimar Golf Club describes its purpose as supporting the golf course’s operations, maintenance, and improvement. Lucies Project describes its mission as rescuing, caring for, and adopting out unwanted dogs. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $261,590. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $32,320, with a median grant of $7,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $32,320 to Weimar Volunteer Fire Dept for truck repairs and supplies; $30,000 to Ministerial Alliance for food pantry Christmas baskets and utilities; $30,000 to Colorado County Habitat for home repairs; $20,000 to Parents as Teachers for a home visit program; and $18,190 to Weimar Band Boosters for instruments. Other grants included $15,000 to Senior Connections for a meal-based program, $14,080 to Boys Girls Club of Weimar for foundation repairs, and $10,000 each to Friends of Library, Weimar Golf Club, Lucies Project, and Weimar FFA Alumni Supports.
The filing describes the scholarship activity separately: the foundation provided scholarships to 12 students during the year. The stated application process and eligibility requirements are for this scholarship activity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Brasher as president, Kimberly Wescott as vice president, and Toni Mullens as treasurer. It lists William Rugeley, Staci Heger, Jennifer McCoskey-Owens, and Tara Dilley as members.
Weimar Methodist Foundation is led by Scott Brasher, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Brasher
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Wescott
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Staci Heger
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McCoskey-Owens
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Dilley
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Mullens
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Rugeley
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Phyllis Venghaus (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Patricia Gideon (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sue Mullens (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Owens (2022) — Director
- Former: Judd Ulrich (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Milton Koller (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Pastor Mary Cline (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Weimar Methodist Foundation
How much does Weimar Methodist Foundation give each year?
Weimar Methodist Foundation gave $262K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 29 grants.
What is Weimar Methodist Foundation's typical grant size?
Weimar Methodist Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,061, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Weimar Methodist Foundation give grants?
Weimar Methodist Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Weimar, TX (10 grants).
Does Weimar Methodist Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Weimar Methodist Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Weimar Methodist Foundation's largest grantees?
Weimar Methodist Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Weimar Volunteer Fire Dept ($32,320), Ministerial Alliance ($30,000) and Colorado County Habitat ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($33,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Weimar Methodist Foundation?
Weimar Methodist Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $263K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Weimar Methodist Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activities include scholarships for Weimar High School graduates with need and support for local public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weimar Methodist Foundation?
For scholarships, submit a paper application with an essay and transcripts. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Weimar Methodist Foundation's EIN?
Weimar Methodist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4985457. 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 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 May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Weimar Methodist Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/weimar-methodist-foundation-morg_d26038743b874716bda4bc637b5d9519
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