The Weil Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, North Carolina · EIN 31-1627660 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$285K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$2,105
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,011 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
49% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanorver Regional Medical Center Foundation | Wilmington, NC | Community wellness | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $20,888 |
| Nutrition Facts | Takoma Park, MD | Educational services | $20,203 |
| Audubon Society of North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC | Wildlife services | $15,488 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | To support the organization and its purpose | $15,000 |
| The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Inc | South Norwalk, CT | Operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Food security | $11,250 |
| Hangtime Bridgeport Career Resources | Bridgeport, CT | Operating expenses | $10,462 |
| Serious Fun Children's Network | Norwalk, CT | Operating expenses | $10,395 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | San Jose, CA | Operating expenses | $10,051 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Scholarship and operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Koto Community Radio | Telluride, CO | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Cape Fear Community College Foundation | Wilmington, NC | Access to education | $5,000 |
| Equal Justiced Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Social programs | $5,000 |
| Globe International | Carson, CA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Winston Salem, NC | Social programs | $5,000 |
| The Carousel Center | Wilmington, NC | To support organization and its purpose | $5,000 |
| The Halo Trust | Washington, DC | To support the organization and its purpose | $4,000 |
| Wig Fairy Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating expenses | $3,566 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | Winstonsalem, NC | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Dig Deep Right to Water | Los Angeles, CA | To support organization and its purpose | $2,750 |
| A Safe Place | Louisville, KY | Community development | $2,527 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | Winston Salem, NC | Operating expenses | $2,525 |
| Coastal Land Trust | Wilmington, NC | Wildlife services | $2,500 |
| Nourish Nc | Wilmington, NC | Food security | $2,500 |
| Historic Wilmington Foundation | Wilmington, NC | Historic preservation | $2,105 |
| Nc Wildlife Federation | Raleigh, NC | Operating expenses | $2,010 |
| Communities in Schools | Las Vegas, NV | Educational programs | $2,000 |
| Honor Flight | Arlington, VA | To support organization and its purpose | $2,000 |
| Methodist Orphanagehome for Children | Raleigh, NC | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Wfdd Radio | Winston Salem, NC | To support organization and its purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fairfax, VA | To support organization and its purpose | $1,500 |
| Wilmington Symphony Orchestra | Wilmington, NC | To support the organization and its purpose | $1,500 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | Operating expenses | $1,048 |
| Physicians Comm for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $1,033 |
| Cape Fear River Watch | Wilmington, NC | To support the organization and its purpose | $1,031 |
| Clemmons Food Pantry | Clemmons, NC | Operating expenses | $1,030 |
| Telluride AIDS Benefit | Telluride, CO | Social programs | $1,030 |
| Cancer Services of Nc | Wilmington, NC | Community wellness | $1,023 |
| North Carolina Equal Access to Justice | Raleigh, NC | To support the organization and its purpose | $1,011 |
| Airlie Gardens Foundation | Wilmington, NC | Wildlife services | $1,000 |
| Figure Eight Island Church Services | Wilmington, NC | To support the organization and its purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Katy Trail | Dallas, TX | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lewisville Library | Lewisville, TX | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Love Heels Canine Partners | San Diego, CA | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Coastal Federation | Newport, NC | Wilderness services | $1,000 |
| Paperhand Puppets | Graham, NC | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Flatwater Foundaton | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $710 |
| Restoration Place Counseling | Greensboro, NC | Operating expenses | $518 |
| A Leg to Stand on | New York, NY | Operating expenes | $500 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Winston- Salem | Winston Salem, NC | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Welcome Home Angel | Wilmington, NC | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Abundant Housing Ma | Jamaica Plain, MA | Operating expenses | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $285,229 | 57 |
| 2023 | $370,101 | 84 |
| 2022 | $293,570 | 92 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349101774
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1627660
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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