Private foundation · Lincoln, NE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $75,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $3,000 to $20,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $75,000 · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,000 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $20,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Lewis County · plus 59 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $827,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $828K | $75K | 6 |
| 2023 | $674K | $15K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Katharine W Cohen · Beatrice · (270) 226-9038
- What to send
- General letter containing purposes and intent, irs exemption letter
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Matthew CohenPresident
- Katharine Weston CohenVice preside
- Nicole GrayTreasurer
- Brian MilesSecretary
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc. | Signal Mountain, Hamilton County | General purpose | $20K |
| Cumberland River Compact | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $20K |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | General purpose | $20K |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $10K |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennesse | Hohenwalk, Lewis County | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Horse Haven | Knoxville, Knox County | General purpose | $2,000 |