Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Nebraska · EIN 47-0825494 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$828K
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$19.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHARINE W COHEN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 303, BEATRICE NE 68310 |
| Phone | 2702269038 |
| Form and materials | GENERAL LETTER CONTAINING PURPOSES AND INTENT, IRS EXEMPTION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
43% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Various funds | $240,000 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Community Animal Medicine Project | San Pedro, CA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cumberland River Compact | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, TN | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Callaway Cnty Ky | Murray, KY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | Charlotte, NC | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc | Signal Mountain, TN | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Meeting Place | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Beatrice Humane Society | Beatrice, NE | General purpose | $17,000 |
| Capital Humane Society | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Beatrice Public Library Foundation | Beatrice, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center | Tucson, AZ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Humanities Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln forever fund | $10,000 |
| Native American Heritage Assoc | Rapid City, SD | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | Lincoln, NE | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Statewide Aboretum | Lincoln, NE | Educational & environment programs | $10,000 |
| People's City Mission | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Prairie Plains Resource Institute | Aurora, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Raptor Conservation Alliance | Eagle, NE | Raptor recovery program | $10,000 |
| Ricky Dawkins Jr Memorial | Truckee, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sheldon Museum of Art | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center | Denton, NE | Educational & environment programs | $10,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Asheville | Asheville, NC | Long term recovery group | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue Team | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Lincoln City Library | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Gage County Historical Society | Beatrice, NE | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Mari Sandoz Heritage Society | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $7,500 |
| First Families Now | Porcupine, SD | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter | Tucson, AZ | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Malone Community Center | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $7,000 |
| National Native American Boarding | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Tasiyagnunpa Media | Mclaughlin, SD | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Beatrice Cemetery Association | Beatrice, NE | Tree planting and tree care | $6,000 |
| Musicares | Santa Monica, CA | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Players Inc | Beatrice, NE | Theatre awareness | $5,000 |
| Dolly's Legacy Animal Rescue | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Epona Horse Rescue | Crete, NE | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Lied | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lakota People's Law Project | Santa Cruz, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Peace Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Oglala Pet Project | Kyle, SD | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Paws of War | Nesconset, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Bee Conservancy | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Crane Trust | Wood River, NE | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Main Street Beatrice | Beatrice, NE | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Wild Horse Ranch Rescue | Gilbert, AZ | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Indian center fund | $3,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennesse | Hohenwalk, TN | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Community Crops | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $827,500 | 65 |
| 2023 | $674,000 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103091
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0825494
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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