Abel-weatherwax Foundation

EIN 91-2146653 · NJ · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$8K Funds in WA, CA, MS +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Abel-weatherwax Foundation based in NJ paid 8 grants totaling $174.5K to 8 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $126K, with a median of $8K. Its largest recipients included GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY, and INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,476,469
Giving (latest yr)
$174,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$8K
Recipients
8
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Grays Harbor Community Foundation$126,000
  • City of Fountain Valley$10,000
  • International Outreach Ministries Inc$10,000
  • Golden West College Foundation$8,000
  • Mccall Professional Firefighters Inc$8,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$128,500 · 2 grants
  • California$28,000 · 4 grants
  • Mississippi$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Idaho$8,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Hoquiam, WA
Unrestricted General
$126,000
City of Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA
Unrestricted General
$10,000
International Outreach Ministries Inc
Mccomb, MS
Unrestricted General
$10,000
Golden West College Foundation
Huntington Beach, CA
Unrestricted General
$8,000
Mccall Professional Firefighters Inc
Mccall, ID
Unrestricted General
$8,000
Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CA
Unrestricted General
$6,500
Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Santa Ana, CA
Unrestricted General
$3,500
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
Unrestricted General
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Abel-weatherwax Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Abel-weatherwax Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $174.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $126K (median $8K).

Recent recipients include GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY, INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Abel-weatherwax Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Abel-weatherwax Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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