Weller Family Foundation Inc
Weller Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. In filing year 2025, it reported making 12 grants totaling $154,137 to charitable organizations.
Weller Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Weller Family Foundation Inc gave $154K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Michigan. 75% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,137
- +40.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,845
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $3,313,659
- +23.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (39% 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 Weller 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: 500 Linden Oaks Suite 210, Rochester, NY 14625
Phone: (585) 473-3333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weller Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Detroit Horse Power ($25K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (39%), Florida (21%), New York (19%), Massachusetts (19%), and Wisconsin (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Weller Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) 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 $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2022) to $154K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MI | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Food Allergy Fund New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Sanilac County Historical Society Inc Port Sanilac, MI | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Chatham Historical Society Chatham, MA | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Mama's Mission Inc Croswell, MI | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Peace River Wildlife Center Inc Punta Gorda, FL | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Snip Collier Naples, FL | Charitable Purposes | $13,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy North Chatham, MA | Charitable Purposes | $9,637 |
| Naples Retreat Naples, FL | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Inc Brookyln, NY | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,313,659 | $810,938 | $190,127 | $154,137 | 12 | $156,077 | $159,826 | $193,610 |
| 2024 | $2,692,848 | $632,626 | $137,312 | $109,953 | 7 | $111,903 | $91,287 | $150,644 |
| 2023 | $2,197,534 | $490,488 | $145,130 | $121,933 | 11 | $125,441 | $40,857 | $114,505 |
| 2022 | $1,852,176 | $396,084 | $111,478 | $87,500 | 11 | $90,510 | $26,032 | $103,697 |
| 2021 | $1,567,570 | $417,702 | $155,019 | $135,500 | 8 | — | $103,212 | $94,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weller Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $194K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Detroit Horse Power says it teaches urban youth to ride and care for horses to develop skills for future success. The Food Allergy Fund says it funds research into the causes of food allergies and improved treatments. The Sanilac County Historical Society says it preserves a historical house and other items.
Other grantees describe work in wildlife rehabilitation, animal welfare, and conservation. Peace River Wildlife Center treats and, where possible, rehabilitates and releases injured wildlife. SNIP Collier works to address pet overpopulation through affordable veterinary services and public education. Atlantic White Shark Conservancy supports research, public safety, and education to inspire shark conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $154,137. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median of $14,000. Every itemized grant listed “charitable purposes” as its purpose.
Notable grants included $25,000 each to Detroit Horse Power and the Food Allergy Fund; $20,000 to the Sanilac County Historical Society; $15,000 each to Chatham Historical Society, Mama’s Mission, and Peace River Wildlife Center; and $13,000 to SNIP Collier.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katherine C. Thomas as president and director; Gordon T. Weller as vice president and director; Emily L. O’Connor and Christopher G. Weller as directors; James J. Eckl as secretary; and Tobin B. Woodruff as treasurer.
Weller Family Foundation Inc is led by Katherine C. Thomas, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine C. Thomas
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily L. O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon T. Weller
Vice President & Director
President & Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher G. Weller
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Eckl
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tobin B. Woodruff
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lynn Van Dine Weller (2021–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Chris Weller (2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel R. Goodwin (2021) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Weller Family Foundation Inc
How much does Weller Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Weller Family Foundation Inc gave $154K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 7 grants.
What is Weller Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Weller Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $12,845, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weller Family Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Weller Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Weller Family Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants) and North Chatham, MA (2 grants).
Who are Weller Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Weller Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Detroit Horse Power ($25,000), Food Allergy Fund ($25,000) and Sanilac County Historical Society Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Weller Family Foundation Inc?
Weller Family Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (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 Weller Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Detroit Horse Power says it teaches urban youth to ride and care for horses to develop skills for future success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weller 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 Weller Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Weller Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3980909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Weller 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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