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Weiss Family Foundation is a private trust based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Richard L Weiss. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $239K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Weiss Family Foundation has made 128 grants totaling $774K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $155K in 2021 to $220K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $399K distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $23K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Weiss Family Foundation reported 128 individual grants totaling $773,500 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,000 and $6,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $22,500. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $224,556 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in WI, which received 128 of the 128 grants on record (100 percent). Of its 53 distinct grantees, 72 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were United Community Center ($50,000), Penfield Children's Center ($47,500) and Next Door Foundation ($45,000).
Computed from 128 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 31 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.
Weiss Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 128 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI.
Weiss Family Foundation has distributed a total of $774K across 128 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $23K.
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Weiss Family Foundation is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Weiss | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard L Weiss | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara B Weiss | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Putnam | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aaron Weiss | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$225K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$220K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$148K
Distribution Amount
$93K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
128
Total Giving
$774K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Secure FuturesSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $23K | 2022 |
| Malaika Early Learning CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| United Community CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Next Door FoundationSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Public Allies WisconsinSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Parks FoundationSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Penfield Children'S CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| La CausaSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Center For IndependenceSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| St Marcus SchoolsSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Journey House Cntr For Fam Learn YoSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Fondy Food CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $6K | 2023 |
| Hope House Of MilwaukeeSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Sojourner FoundationSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Homeless VeteransSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Playworks MilwaukeeSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| The Cathedral CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Policy ForumSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Core El CentroSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Dominican CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Arts LargeSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Sharp LiteracySupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Groundwork MilwaukeeSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity - MilwaukeeSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Centro LegalSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Teens Grow GreensSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Artworks For MilwaukeeSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Philippine Cultural Civic Center FdSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Friedens Community MinistriesSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Kinship Community Food CenterSupport | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
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