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Weiss-Ham Foundation is a private corporation based in GLENCOE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Eldon L Ham. It holds total assets of $19K. Annual income is reported at $28K. Total assets have decreased from $24K in 2011 to $7K in 2023. 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Weiss-Ham Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $82K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $23K in 2020 to $11K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $48K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 6 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-Ham Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY.
Weiss-Ham Foundation has distributed a total of $82K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K.
Weiss-Ham Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Weiss-Ham Foundation is headquartered in GLENCOE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nan Weiss-Ham | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eldon L Ham | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carla B Ham | ASST. SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brandon Ham | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$13K
Total Assets
$7K
Fair Market Value
$7K
Net Worth
$7K
Grants Paid
$11K
Contributions
$15K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$507
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$82K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravina Festival AssociationCHARITABLE | Highland Park, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Kol Hadash Humanistic CongregationCHARITABLE | Lincolnshire, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| National Bleeding Disorders FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Porchlight TheatreCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Family EqualityCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Chicago Kent College Of LawCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Avenues To IndependenceCHARITABLE | Park Ridge, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Respiratory Health AssociationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Bleeding Disorders Alliance IllinoisCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Stark County Community Unit School District 100 FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Wyoming, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Shattered Glass ProjectCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2020 |
| New Trier Township Angel FundCHARITABLE | Winnetka, IL | $100 | 2020 |