Weir Foundation
Weir Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 34 grants totaling $131,000 to charitable organizations. The foundation’s website describes work to expand educational opportunities and recognize student achievement in Prince William County, Virginia.
Weir Foundation at a glance
In short: Weir Foundation gave $131K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,000
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,853
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $34,562
- -71.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (52% 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 Weir Foundation
- 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: 10422 Snapdragon Drive, Austin, TX 78739
Phone: (512) 779-0393
Website: https://cristinamweirfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weir Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bradley Hills Pesbyterian ($25K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 201 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 20% to Texas, 11% to Washington, D.C., 9% to Colorado, and 5% to Virginia. The website describes its initial educational work as focused on high schools in Prince William County, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Weir Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 34 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $121K (2022) to $144K (2020). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Hills Pesbyterian Bethesda, MD | Charity | $25,000 |
| Friends Club Bethesda, MD | Charity | $15,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance Washington, DC | Charity | $15,000 |
| Mast Genes Research Foundation Centennial, CO | Charity | $10,000 |
| Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD | Charity | $6,000 |
| Anne Arundel Hospital Annapolis, MD | Charity | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital Baltimore, MD | Charity | $4,000 |
| LLS Rye Brook, NY | Charity | $4,000 |
| Red Cross Baltimore, MD | Charity | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Austin, TX | Charity | $4,000 |
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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 | $34,562 | $42,893 | $133,753 | $131,000 | 34 | $131,000 | $15,196 | $12,222 |
| 2023 | $122,287 | $121,425 | $145,021 | $142,500 | 42 | $142,500 | $20,856 | $18,067 |
| 2022 | $313,030 | $5,965 | $121,000 | $121,000 | 41 | $121,000 | $22,144 | $25,728 |
| 2021 | $383,369 | $-114,053 | $143,343 | $141,000 | 44 | $141,000 | $24,921 | $30,900 |
| 2020 | $419,210 | $64,486 | $148,603 | $143,500 | 40 | — | $29,378 | $37,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weir Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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
The website describes an aim to help “level the learning field” by supporting special projects and learning opportunities at high schools in Prince William County, Virginia. It also describes recognizing students’ achievements and helping fund opportunities such as travel abroad and financial awards for special achievements.
The 2024 grants also went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Children’s Hospital Inc. describes its mission as providing comprehensive pediatric healthcare, while Caritas of Austin says it provides housing and tailored services to prevent and end homelessness. Sultana Education Foundation describes providing educational experiences about the Chesapeake Bay and sustainability. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 34 grants totaling $131,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to Bradley Hills Presbyterian in Bethesda, Maryland; $15,000 to Friends Club in Bethesda and $15,000 to Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, D.C.; and $10,000 to Mast Genes Research Foundation in Centennial, Colorado. Other grants included $6,000 to Walters Art Museum and $4,000 each to Anne Arundel Hospital, Children’s Hospital in Baltimore, LLS, Red Cross in Baltimore, and Salvation Army in Austin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Sandahl, Cynthia Alderdice, and Charels Weir as trustees.
Weir Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charels Weir
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Alderdice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Sandahl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Weir Foundation
How much does Weir Foundation give each year?
Weir Foundation gave $131K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 42 grants.
What is Weir Foundation's typical grant size?
Weir Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,853, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Weir Foundation give grants?
Weir Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (12 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Annapolis, MD (2 grants).
Does Weir Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Weir Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (34 grants).
Who are Weir Foundation's largest grantees?
Weir Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bradley Hills Pesbyterian ($25,000), Friends Club ($15,000) and Humane Rescue Alliance ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Weir Foundation?
Weir Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Weir Foundation fund?
The website describes an aim to help “level the learning field” by supporting special projects and learning opportunities at high schools in Prince William County, Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weir Foundation?
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 Weir Foundation's EIN?
Weir Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6029328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Weir 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Weir Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/weir-foundation-morg_c6f4de84ae204b2a94399cbfe0e1a6e8
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