The Gerhard & Patricia Weiler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHarvard, Illinois · EIN 36-4379492 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mcc Foundation | Crystal Lake, IL | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Raue Center for the Arts | Crystal Lake, IL | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry | Lake in the Hills, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cary Grove Food Pantry | Cary, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Food Pantry of Richmondspring Grove | Richmond, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Crystal Lake Food Pantry | Crystal Lake, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Grafton Food Pantry | Huntley, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Food Pantry | Harvard, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hebron Community Food Pantry | Hebron, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| More Center Food Pantry | Marengo, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Neighbors Food Pantry of Wonder Lake | Wonder Lake, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Woodstock Food Pantry | Woodstock, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Tls Veteransveteranes Path to Hope | Crystal Lake, IL | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Got Your Six Support Dogs | Maryville, IL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Mchenry, IL | Provide shelter & support to homeless women & children | $2,000 |
| Independence Health & Therapy | Woodstock, IL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Turning Point | Woodstock, IL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Guardian Foundation | Fond Du Lac, WI | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Assisi Animal Foundation | Crystal Lake, IL | Support programs for animals | $1,000 |
| Big Brother & Big Sisters | Chicago, IL | Support programs for youth | $1,000 |
| Casa of Mchenry County | Crystal Lake, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Helping Paws Animal Shelter | Woodstock, IL | Provide shelter, food medical care to abandoned animals | $1,000 |
| Hooved Animal Humane Society | Woodstock, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Kids in Need | Mchenry, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Main Stay Therapeutic Riding | Richmond, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Nature's Conservancy Il | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Nisra | Crystal Lake, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| On Angels Wings | Crystal Lake, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pets for Vets Chicagoland | Wilmington, NC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Center for Human Services | Mchenry, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Project Hope Animal Rescue Foundation | Gilberts, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Young at Heart | Countryside, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $103,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642259349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4379492
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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