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Weiser Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Irving Weiser. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, New York and California. According to available records, Weiser Family Foundation has made 122 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $429K and $995K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $995K distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $110K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$61K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Weiser Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 122 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, DC, NY.
Weiser Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 122 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $110K.
Weiser Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Weiser Family Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Weiser | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Weiser | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Irving Weiser | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dana Weiser | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$459K
Total Assets
$6.5M
Fair Market Value
$6.8M
Net Worth
$6.5M
Grants Paid
$429K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$156K
Distribution Amount
$326K
Total: $6.2M
Total Grants
122
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
54
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics AnonymousGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Walker Art CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $70K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH | Rochester, MN | $60K | 2023 |
| Temple Israel FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Guthrie Theater FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women MinnesotaRAPID RESPONSE FUND, GENERAL OPERATING | Golden Valley, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family And Children'S Service Of MinneapolisGENERAL OPERATING | Golden Valley, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Armand Hammer Museum Of Art And Cultural Center IncGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundGENERAL OPERATING | Rockville Centre, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationSCHOLARSHIP FUND AND ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Every MealGENERAL OPERATING | Roseville, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Ten Thousand ThingsGENERAL OPERATING | Saint Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Sholom FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | St Lewis Park, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Public TheaterGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Film NorthGENERAL OPERATING | Saint Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| The Morton Cure Paralysis FundGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Los AngelesGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Breck SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Golden Valley, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Asolo Reertory TheatreGENERAL OPERATING | Sarasota, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lady FreethinkerGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jungle TheaterGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of MinnesotaGENERAL OPERATING | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Signature Theatere CompanyGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Twin Cities RiseGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Jewish FederationCOMMUNITY CAMPAIGN | Minnetonka, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of ArtGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| St Ann'S WarehouseGENERAL OPERATING | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Theatre Latte DaGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Literacy For Incarcerated TeensGENERAL OPERATING | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Six Point TheaterGENERAL OPERATING | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Playwrights CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |