Arthur D Weekes Jr Charitable Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing general operating funds to nonprofits that address issues such as affordable housing, animal welfare, health-related initiatives, and human services. The foundation supports a diverse range of organizations, including those involved in civil rights advocacy and food security. It primarily serves charities across multiple states, reflecting a commitment to both local and broader community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established 501(c)(3) organizations seeking general operating support, especially those working in Massachusetts or among the six states the funder has supported; organizations with an existing track record and local or mission alignment to housing, animal welfare, health, or human services.
Good Fit
- • A clear operating-budget need in the $5k–$20k range.
- • Organizational presence in Massachusetts or one of the other states the foundation has funded.
- • Work in sectors seen in prior grants (affordable housing, animal welfare, health, human services, civil rights).
- • Existing credibility or prior relationship with trustees or past grantees.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to recipients in six different states, showing a multi-state giving footprint with a strong concentration toward Massachusetts (about 45% of dollars).
Recipient Variety
Each year shows ten distinct grantees (ten grants), indicating a moderate spread of independent recipients, though funding dollars are concentrated among the top five recipients (84% of 2023 giving).
New Applicants
Direct evidence of occasional new entrants exists (one new recipient in 2023) but nine of ten 2023 recipients were returning; a public website is absent yet a named trustee, phone, postal address, and rolling submission guidance are documented, so new applicants appear possible but selection seems relationship-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
