William M Weaver Foundation
Historical FunderSweetwater, Texas · EIN 30-0140386 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$81,700
Total assets$21M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,553 and $99,348.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELWOOD FREEMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 301, LAMESA TX 79331 |
| Phone | 8068725457 |
| Form and materials | DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT, PROJECT BUDGET, CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PROJECTS BENEFITTING RESIDENTS OF DAWSON COUNTY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Arts Hospital | Lamesa, TX | 30 IV pumps & call system | $232,000 |
| Dawson Ind School District | Welch, TX | Track field lighting | $148,980 |
| City of Lamesa | Lamesa, TX | Office renovations, chamber building | $99,521 |
| Lamesa Ind School District | Lamesa, TX | Auditorium curtains, lighting | $99,348 |
| Klondike Isd | Lamesa, TX | Concrete | $96,650 |
| City of Lamesa | Lamesa, TX | Lamesa municipal airport | $85,000 |
| Lamesa Ind Schoold District | Lamesa, TX | Curriculum | $81,700 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Lamesa, TX | Operating | $49,522 |
| City of Welch | Welch, TX | Water supply ro system | $46,086 |
| Klondike Isd | Lamesa, TX | Desks | $40,553 |
| Lamesa Community Players Inc | Lamesa, TX | Hvac | $38,118 |
| City of Lamesa | Lamesa, TX | Irrigation improvements, weaver comp | $15,000 |
| Welch Vfd | Welch, TX | E-Monitor for fire truck | $7,489 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lamesa | Lamesa, TX | Golf corse improvements | $200,000 |
| Lamesa Ind School District | Lamesa, TX | Band equipment trailer | $72,477 |
| Dawson Isd | Welch, TX | Hvac | $46,950 |
| Dawson County | Lamesa, TX | Refurbish library | $42,000 |
| City of Lamesa - Keep Lamesa Beauti | Lamesa, TX | Downtown mural | $27,407 |
| Dawson County | Lamesa, TX | Radios, cameras | $27,126 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,039,967 | 19 |
| 2024 | $1,444,521 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,010,381 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349100843
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0140386
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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