William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Golden, CO EIN: 46-6405660

WILLIAM W AND MARILYN A WEIL is a private foundation based in Golden, Colorado. Its 2024 filing lists 12 grants totaling $19,850 to charitable organizations.

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance

In short: William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$19,850
+72.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
12
+33.3% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,654
+29.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$279,416
-13.0% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Colorado (36% 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 William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 931 Wright Court, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 237-5660

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Rose Hulman Inst: $6KRose Hulman Inst$6KShepherd of the Hills: $2KShepherd of the Hills$2KJudicial Watch: $2KJudicial Watch$2KGary Sinise Foundation: $2KGary Sinise Foundation$2KSummit County: $1KSummit County$1KArchbishops: $1KArchbishops$1KMetro Caring: $1KMetro Caring$1KSalvation Army: $1KSalvation Army$1KSt Paul Catholic: $1KSt Paul Catholic$1KThe Catholic Foundation: $1KThe Catholic Foundation$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Rose Hulman Inst ($6K). Together the top 10 received $19K.

Grant Size Distribution

50 grants across all recorded years

50<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grants went to recipients in Colorado (36% of grant dollars), Indiana (30%), Iowa (13%), Washington, DC (11%), and Tennessee (10%).

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

DenverTraerBreckenridgeLakewoodBloomingtonSilverthorneTerre HauteNashvilleWashingtonWashington DCArvadaCedar RapidsCharlotteFort CollinsGoldenWheat Ridge

Is William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?

50%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) 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 $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 69% 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

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K6 grants2020 12 grants2021 11 grants2022 9 grants2023 12 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $20K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rose Hulman Inst Terre Haute, INGeneral$6,000
Shepherd of the Hills Lakewood, COGeneral$2,250
Judicial Watch Washington DC, DCGeneral$2,200
Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TNGeneral$2,000
Summit County Breckenridge, COGeneral$1,200
Archbishops Denver, COGeneral$1,000
Metro Caring Denver, COGeneral$1,000
Salvation Army Denver, COGeneral$1,000
St Paul Catholic Traer, IAGeneral$1,000
The Catholic Foundation Cedar Rapids, IAGeneral$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$279,416$-15,641$26,134$19,85012$19,850$4,098$28,863
2023$321,191$-31,303$16,812$11,5009$11,500$4,049$22,306
2022$369,306$1,896$21,637$14,70011$14,700—$21,890
2021$389,047$22,456$15,273$6,75012$6,750$11,622$22,865
2020$381,864$18,187$8,246$3,3006—$9,601$19,707

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address government accountability, support for veterans and first responders, and hunger relief. Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting integrity and accountability in government through public advocacy, litigation, monitoring, and investigation. The Gary Sinise Foundation says it supports veterans, military personnel, first responders, and their families. Metro Caring says it provides nutritious food while addressing the root causes of hunger.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $19,850. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $6,000 to Rose-Hulman Institute and $2,250 to Shepherd of the Hills. Other notable grants included $2,200 to Judicial Watch, $2,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation, and $1,200 to Summit County. The listed grant purposes were “general.”

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists William W Weil, Marilyn A Weil, and David J Weil as trustees.

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • David J. Weil

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Marilyn A. Weil

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • William W. Weil

    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 William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust

How much does William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 9 grants.

What is William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,654, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.

Where does William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's top state is Colorado, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (30%) and Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants) and Traer, IA (2 grants).

Does William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Rose Hulman Inst ($6,000), Shepherd of the Hills ($2,250) and Judicial Watch ($2,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust?

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust reported $279K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (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 William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust fund?

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address government accountability, support for veterans and first responders, and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?

William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6405660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does William W and Marilyn a Weil Foundation Charitable Trust 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

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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