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Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation is a private corporation based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Elizabeth Michaelis. It holds total assets of $656K. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have decreased from $174K in 2022 to $23K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2022 to 2023. According to available records, Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $730K, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $430K in 2022 to $300K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $100K, with an average award of $49K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Minnesota and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MN, DC.
Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation has distributed a total of $730K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $49K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $100K.
Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (863717265) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Mary Ruth Weisel Foundation is headquartered in BLOOMINGTON, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ruth Weisel | CO-DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth E Michaelis | CO-DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$302K
Total Assets
$23K
Fair Market Value
$23K
Net Worth
$23K
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
$150K
Net Investment Income
$982
Distribution Amount
$5K
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$730K
Average Grant
$49K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling For WolvesTHE GRANT PROPOSAL IS TO OFFER A LIVESTOCK PRODUCER MONEY TO NOT HAVE WOLVES KILLED IN RESPONSE TO A CONFIRMED LOSS OF LIVESTOCK FROM A WOLF. CURRENTLY, PRODUCERS HAVE STATED THAT THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR LOSSES IS TOO DIFFICULT OF A PROCESS TO WORK THROUGH AND THAT THEY SIMPLY DO NOT SUBMIT A CLAIM AND THUS THEY SOMETIMES TAKE MATTERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS AND KILL A WOLF OR WOLVES. | Hopkins, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT FUNDING ALLOWS FOR OUR RAPID RESPONSE TO ALL TYPES OF EMERGENCIES - WHICH ARE INCREASINGLY COMPOUNDED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CONFLICT, AND CLIMATE CHANGE. WE ARE ENSURING ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE FOR THE MILLIONS OF PATIENTS WHO RELY ON MSF FOR SURGERY, TRAUMA CARE, AND TREATMENT FOR MALNUTRITION, MALARIA, TUBERCULOSIS, AND OTHER DISEASES. SPECTFICALLY, MSF PROGRAMS SEEK TO REDUCE MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY BY ADDRESSING THE HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, AND WATER AND SANITATION NEEDS OF VU | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaCONTINUED SUPPORT OF PPFA PROGRAM THAT OFFERS DIGITAL TOOLS THAT REACH PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE WITH SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION AND CONNECT THEM TO CARE IN REAL TIME. TO BRING TRUSTED INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND SERVICES TO MORE PEOPLE, IN THE COMING YEAR PPFA WILL ADAPT AND IMPROVE UPON OUR DIGITAL TOOLS SUCH AS OUR CHAT/TEXT SERVICE; OUR CHATBOT, ROO, AND SPOT ON, OUR APP TO HELP USERS TRACK THEIR PERIODS AND BIRTH CONTROL. IN ADDITION, PPFA WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD AN | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Physicians Committee For Responsible MedicineA GRANT FROM THE MARY RUTH WEISEL FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE CRUCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) CAMPAIGNS TO END LIVE ANIMAL "LABS" IN WHICH ANIMALS ARE SUBJECTED TO INVASIVE PROCEDURES TO TRAIN PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS IN POST-GRADUATE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS; AND TERMINAL SURGERY LABS IN U.S. AND CANADIAN VETERINARY SCHOOLS IN WHICH PERFECTLY HEALTHY DOGS ARE OPERATED ON AND THEN, KILLED TO TRAIN STUDENTS; 2) EXPERIMENTS THAT SUBJECT ANIMALS TO PROFOUND PAIN AND SUFFERING TO TEST NEW CHEMICALS, DRUG | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterPROJECT/PROGRAM NAME: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE MISSION OF THE WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER TO PROVIDE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE FOR ALL INJURED, SICK OR ORPHANED ANIMALS AND TO SHARE OUR KNOWLEDGE TO THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THEM. WRC IS REQUESTING $50,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS UNIQUE MISSION OF PROVIDING VETERINARY CARE TO WILD ANIMALS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO RESCUE INJURED AND ORPHANED WILD ANIMALS. WE EXPECT TO SERVE MORE 12,000 PEOPLE AND THE NEARLY 20,000 PATI | Roseville, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| AspcaTO ASSIST IN THE RESCUE OF AND PROVIDE LIFESAVING CARE TO ANIMALS VICTIMS OF CRUELTY. THIS GRANT WOULD SUPPORT OUR CRUELTY RESPONSE WORK. ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO RESCUE ANIMALS FORM CRUELTY, CARE FOR ANIMAL VICTIMS, BRING ABUSERS TO JUSTICE, AND EMPOWER LOCAL AGENCIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO EFFECTIVETY PROCESS FUTURE CASES. | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of The United StatesGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR HUMANE SOCIETY'S ENDING THE CRUELEST PRACTICES. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THEIR CRITICAL CAMPAIGNS TO END THE WORST FORMS OF INSITUTIONATIZED ANIMAL SUFFERING - EXTREME CONFINEMENT OF FARM ANIMALS, PUPPY MILLS, THE FUR INDUSTRY, TROPHY HUNTING, ANIMAL TESTING OF COSMETICS AND THE DOG MEAT TRADE. | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |