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DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION

DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION

Albany, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3797919
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION

Albany, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3797919
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The David & Candace Weir Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid a total of $5.9 million in grants to 173 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$5.9M

2024
Grantees funded
173
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

129

Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$350K
A
Amelia F Weir
Board Member
M
Meredith Prime
Board Member
C
Candace K Weir
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION?
No. DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION give?
DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Rhode Island, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM, ADIRONDACK LAND TRUST INC, and Museum of Modern Art. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION?
DAVID & CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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