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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 06-6068987

The Weller Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Danbury, CT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 55 grants and $78,450 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
The applicant must verify that they are a qualified charitable organization
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Usually limited to the connecticut towns of newtown, monroe, trumbull, shelton and redding.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
Seniors from joel barlow, masuk, newtown, shelton and trumbull high schools must submit a project outline to be developed during the academic year. The student's proposed project of no more than 2 pages must outline the project and the proposal. The proposals will be judged by the foundation trustees. Up to five finalist will be selected from among the proposals. The scholarship recipient is awarded based on the rules and regulations established by the foundation.
Deadlines
Proposed projects due early october. Mid-project review in january. Projects due early march.
Restrictions
Limited to full-time students at the above named five area high schools.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
No application is required. Recipients are selected by the individual high school faculty.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
No application is required. Recipients are selected by the individual high school faculty.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
No application is required. Recipients are selected by the individual high school faculty.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
Details on the vocational school applicant plans to attend and a copy of the student's transcript.
Deadlines
Application deadline is mid-march
Restrictions
The vocational institution needs to verify reipient's program and tuition.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
The completed application should be mailed to the town's superintendent of schools. Provide a brief description of a successful inplementation of a curriculum project during the current or previousl year.
Deadlines
Application deadline is early march
Restrictions
Certified teachers in grades kindergarten through five currently teaching in public school in one of the five towns. The award requires a minimum of two qualified applicants.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
No application is required. Recipients are selected by the local colleges based on financial need.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Freshman students at local colleges who are from one of the five communities.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
An application stating intended career, college name and program selected. Also must submit essay, official transcript and sat and/or act scores.
Deadlines
Application deadline is early march
Restrictions
Applicants must be seniors who are full-time students at joel barlow, masuk, newtown, shelton or trumbull high schools. Applicants must have a minimum gpa of 3.0 during the first three years of high school and minimum sat of 1160 or act score of 22.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
An application stating intended major and colleges applied for admission. Also must submit essay, official transcript, three character references and sat and/or act scores
Deadlines
Application deadline is early march
Restrictions
Applicants must be seniors who are full-time students at joel barlow, masuk, newtown, shelton or trumbull high schools. The applicants must be accepted and subsequently enrolled at college majoring in elementary or secondary education. Applicants must have a minimum gpa of 3.0 and minimum sat of 1160 or act score of 22.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
An application stating intended major and colleges applied for admission. Also must submit essay, official transcript, three references and sat and/or act scores
Deadlines
Application deadline is early march
Restrictions
Applicants must be seniors who are full-time students at joel barlow, masuk, newtown, shelton or trumbull high schools. The applicants must be accepted and subsequently enrolled at college majoring in computer science. Applicants must have a minimum gpa of 3.3 and minimum sat of 1230 or act score of 23.
Contact
Stephanie M Baker
PO Box 4512
Danbury, CT 06813
(475) 395-6397
Form and materials
An application stating intended major and colleges applied for admission. Also must submit essay, official transcript, three references and sat and/or act scores
Deadlines
Application deadline is early march
Restrictions
Applicants must be seniors who are full-time students at joel barlow, masuk, newtown, shelton or trumbull high schools. The applicants must be accepted and subsequently enrolled at college majoring in engineering. Applicants must have a minimum gpa of 3.3 and minimum sat of 1230 or act score of 23.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $78,450

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $2,363,562

  • Tax year 2024

    $77,125

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $2,327,463

  • Tax year 2023

    $101,771

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $2,237,712

  • Tax year 2022

    $108,332

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $2,331,607

  • Tax year 2021

    $93,469

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $2,433,131

  • Tax year 2020

    $94,585

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $2,259,971

Grants paid in 2025

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    2025 barton l. Weller scholarship recipient - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $5,500
  2. Individual

    2023 barton l. Weller scholarship recipient - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $4,500
  3. Individual

    2024 barton l. Weller scholarship recipient - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $4,500
  4. Individual

    2022 barton l. Weller scholarship recipient - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $3,750
  5. Individual

    2025 louis j. La croce medical/health sciences scholarship: encourage students in these fields of study

    $3,500
  6. Individual

    2025 weller education scholarship recipient: encourage & assist local student to pursue teaching career

    $3,500
  7. Individual

    2025 alexander fraser computer science/technology scholarship: encourage students in field of computer sciences

    $3,500
  8. Individual

    2025 robert swart engineering scholarship: encourage local students in field of engineering

    $3,500
  9. Junior Achieemnet of Greater Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CT

    Support of organization

    $3,000
  10. Individual

    Vincent voccia vocational award recipient - encourage vocational skills

    $1,750
  11. Individual

    Vincent voccia vocational award recipient - encourage vocational skills

    $1,750
  12. Individual

    Vincent voccia vocational award recipient - encourage vocational skills

    $1,500
  13. Individual

    Vincent voccia vocational award recipient - encourage vocational skills

    $1,500
  14. Individual

    Vincent voccia vocational award recipient - encourage vocational skills

    $1,500
  15. Individual

    Vincent voccia vocational award recipient - encourage vocational skills

    $1,500
  16. Individual

    2024 louis j. La croce medical/health sciences scholarship: encourage students in these fields of study

    $1,500
  17. Individual

    2023 louis j. La croce medical/health sciences scholarship: encourage students in these fields of study

    $1,500
  18. Individual

    2022 louis j. La croce medical/health sciences scholarship: encourage students in these fields of study

    $1,500
  19. Individual

    2024 weller education scholarship recipient: encourage & assist local student to pursue teaching career

    $1,500
  20. Individual

    2023 weller education scholarship recipient: encourage & assist local student to pursue teaching career

    $1,500
  21. Individual

    2022 weller education scholarship recipient: encourage & assist local student to pursue teaching career

    $1,500
  22. Individual

    2024 weller computer science/technology scholarship: encourage students in field of computer sciences

    $1,500
  23. Individual

    2023 weller computer science/technology scholarship: encourage students in field of computer sciences

    $1,500
  24. Individual

    2022 weller computer science/technology scholarship: encourage students in field of computer sciences

    $1,500
  25. Individual

    2024 robert swart engineering scholarship: encourage local students in field of engineering

    $1,500
  26. Individual

    2023 robert swart engineering scholarship: encourage local students in field of engineering

    $1,500
  27. Individual

    2022 robert swart engineering scholarship: encourage local students in field of engineering

    $1,500
  28. Individual

    Weller excellence in teaching award recipient: encourage teaching excellence in grades k thru 5th

    $1,000
  29. Individual

    Weller excellence in teaching award recipient: encourage teaching excellence in grades k thru 5th

    $1,000
  30. Individual

    Weller excellence in teaching award recipient: encourage teaching excellence in grades k thru 5th

    $1,000
  31. Individual

    Weller excellence in teaching award recipient: encourage teaching excellence in grades k thru 5th

    $1,000
  32. Individual

    Weller collegiate scholarship recipient: assist local student in obtaining a quality college education

    $1,000
  33. Edith Wheeler Memorial LibraryMonroe, CT

    Support of organization

    $1,000
  34. Five New School Award Plaques for the AwardsDanbury, CT

    Acknowledge previous award recipients and promote these awards in the area high schools

    $700
  35. Individual

    Eleanor f. Moore business award recipient - foster interest in business careers

    $500
  36. Individual

    Eleanor f. Moore business award recipient - foster interest in business careers

    $500
  37. Individual

    Eleanor f. Moore business award recipient - foster interest in business careers

    $500
  38. Individual

    Eleanor f. Moore business award recipient - foster interest in business careers

    $500
  39. Individual

    Eleanor f. Moore business award recipient - foster interest in business careers

    $500
  40. Individual

    Senior science award recipient - foster interest in science careers

    $500
  41. Individual

    Senior science award recipient - foster interest in science careers

    $500
  42. Individual

    Senior science award recipient - foster interest in science careers

    $500
  43. Individual

    Senior science award recipient - foster interest in science careers

    $500
  44. Individual

    Paul w. Broggi communications award recipient - foster interest in communications careers

    $500
  45. Individual

    Paul w. Broggi communications award recipient - foster interest in communications careers

    $500
  46. Individual

    Paul w. Broggi communications award recipient - foster interest in communications careers

    $500
  47. Individual

    Paul w. Broggi communications award recipient - foster interest in communications careers

    $500
  48. Individual

    2025 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $500
  49. Individual

    2025 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $500
  50. Individual

    2025 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $500
  51. Individual

    2025-2026 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $200
  52. Individual

    2025-2026 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $200
  53. Individual

    2025-2026 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $200
  54. Individual

    2025-2026 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $200
  55. Individual

    2025-2026 barton l. Weller scholarship finalist - encourage academic excellence & college education

    $200

Where the money goes

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Connecticut3 grants $4,700

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael J SmithVICE CHAIRMAN & TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $5,400
  • Brian E SkinnerTREASURER & TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $5,400
  • Joanne E DaviesTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $5,400
  • Matthew J LangCHAIRMAN & TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $5,400
  • Stephanie M BakerFOUNDATION MANAGER Hours 10Pay $33,205
  • Michael P ZabinskiTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $5,400

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