Weyerhaeuserday Foundation
The Weyerhaeuserday Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $520,000, with recipients including organizations in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Minnesota, and Kentucky.
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation at a glance
In short: Weyerhaeuserday Foundation gave $520K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520,000
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,273
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,126,974
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% 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 Weyerhaeuserday 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: 30 E 7Th Street 2000, St Paul, MN 55101-4930
Phone: (651) 228-0935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weyerhaeuserday Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detroit Riverfront Conservancy ($250K). Together the top 10 received $510K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 85 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as follows: Michigan, 68%; Illinois, 19%; Virginia, 6%; Minnesota, 5%; and Kentucky, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Weyerhaeuserday Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 $480K (2020) to $605K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| University Liggett School Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | In honor of christopher stroh, to be used for lower and middle school field trips and enriching experiences | $50,000 |
| Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Next Generation Choices Foundation Warrenton, VA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Brooke USA Lexington, KY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Michigan Chapter Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,126,974 | $737,192 | $581,275 | $520,000 | 11 | $550,330 | $923,427 | $595,505 |
| 2023 | $8,929,685 | $270,369 | $657,632 | $605,000 | 16 | $627,528 | $455,693 | $571,122 |
| 2022 | $9,332,110 | $323,028 | $726,480 | $600,000 | 15 | $620,517 | $243,976 | $606,632 |
| 2021 | $9,688,731 | $1,026,139 | $573,606 | $480,000 | 21 | $498,490 | $1,388,073 | $632,542 |
| 2020 | $9,267,877 | $437,495 | $647,199 | $480,000 | 22 | — | $351,707 | $508,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weyerhaeuserday Foundation reported a distributable amount of $596K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include maintaining Detroit’s riverfront and green spaces (Detroit Riverfront Conservancy), education (University Liggett School), cancer risk reduction and prevention (Next Generation Choices Foundation), and sustainable equine welfare (Brooke USA). Other recipients describe missions involving community improvement and individual well-being (United Way for Southeastern Michigan) and helping visitors find personal meaning in art (Detroit Institute of Arts).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $520,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and $100,000 to World Bicycle Relief, both for general operating support. University Liggett School received $50,000 for lower and middle school field trips and enriching experiences in honor of Christopher Stroh. The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation received $25,000 for general operating support. Other grants included $20,000 each to Gleaners Community Food Bank and Next Generation Choices Foundation, $15,000 to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and $10,000 each to Brooke USA, the Nature Conservancy – Michigan Chapter, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The listed grants other than the University Liggett School award were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vivian W Day as president/director; Stanley R Day Jr as secretary/director; Frederick KW Day and Lincoln W Day as directors; Tom W Walsh as assistant secretary; Elizabeth RWD Stroh as vice president/director; and Linc RA Day as treasurer/director.
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation is led by Elizabeth Rwd Stroh, V President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Rwd Stroh
V President & Director
Director → V President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian W. Day
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Kw Day
Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lincoln W. Day
Director
V President & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley R. Day Jr.
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linc Ra Day
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom W. Walsh
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher Rwd Stroh -Dod (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Rwd Stroh (2020) — Director
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 Weyerhaeuserday Foundation
How much does Weyerhaeuserday Foundation give each year?
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation gave $520K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $605K across 16 grants.
What is Weyerhaeuserday Foundation's typical grant size?
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $47,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Weyerhaeuserday Foundation give grants?
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (19%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants).
Does Weyerhaeuserday Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Weyerhaeuserday Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Weyerhaeuserday Foundation's largest grantees?
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Detroit Riverfront Conservancy ($250,000), World Bicycle Relief ($100,000) and University Liggett School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Weyerhaeuserday Foundation?
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $596K (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 Weyerhaeuserday Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weyerhaeuserday 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 Weyerhaeuserday Foundation's EIN?
Weyerhaeuserday Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1815686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Weyerhaeuserday 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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