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Weitz Family Foundation is a private corporation based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Wallace R Weitz. It holds total assets of $21.2M. Annual income is reported at $19.8M. Total assets have grown from $13.3M in 2011 to $37M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 7 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 Nebraska. According to available records, Weitz Family Foundation has made 333 grants totaling $30.1M, with a median grant of $40K. The foundation has distributed between $14.5M and $15.6M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $311 to $1.2M, with an average award of $90K. The foundation has supported 242 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nebraska, New York, Illinois, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$81K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 166 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.
Weitz Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 333 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, NY, IL.
Weitz Family Foundation has distributed a total of $30.1M across 333 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $90K. Individual grants have ranged from $311 to $1.2M.
Weitz Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Weitz Family Foundation is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn A Weitz | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $209K | $0 | $209K |
| Roger T Weitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara V Weitz | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wallace R Weitz | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew S Weitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meredith Weitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen Weitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$16.7M
Total Assets
$37M
Fair Market Value
$118M
Net Worth
$36.9M
Grants Paid
$15.6M
Contributions
$15M
Net Investment Income
$1.5M
Distribution Amount
$5.2M
Total: $962K
Total Grants
333
Total Giving
$30.1M
Average Grant
$90K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
242
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $1.2M | 2023 |
| The Nebraska Journalism TrustGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $650K | 2023 |
| Columbia University Teachers CollegeGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| Uno Service LearningGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $506K | 2023 |
| Yates FundGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $500K | 2023 |
| The Union For Contemporary ArtGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $498K | 2023 |
| Immigrant Legal CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $450K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $400K | 2023 |
| Seventy Five North Revitalization CorpGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $400K | 2023 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement TableGENERAL OPERATING | Lincoln, NE | $346K | 2023 |
| Opera OmahaGENERAL OPERATING | Omana, NE | $332K | 2023 |
| Nebraska Appleseed Center For LawGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $319K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital & Medical Center FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $300K | 2023 |
| Avenue ScholarsGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $300K | 2023 |
| Open Sky Policy InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $260K | 2023 |
| SparkGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| No More Empty PotsGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $250K | 2023 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers IncGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $250K | 2023 |
| Women'S Fund Of OmahaGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $236K | 2023 |
| Education Rights CounselGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $225K | 2023 |
| The African-American Empowerment NetworkGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $225K | 2023 |
| I Be Black GirlGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $210K | 2023 |
| Family Housing Advisory ServicesGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $200K | 2023 |
| Kids Can Community CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $200K | 2023 |
| Film StreamsGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $198K | 2023 |
| The Simple FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $190K | 2023 |
| Centro Hispano Comunitario De NebraskaGENERAL OPERATING | Columbus, NE | $183K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of OmahaGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $150K | 2023 |
| Urban League Of NebraskaGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $150K | 2023 |
| Depaul UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $140K | 2023 |
| Center For Rural AffairsGENERAL OPERATING | Lyons, NE | $135K | 2023 |
| Great Plains Theatre Commons (Gptc)GENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $135K | 2023 |
| Comunidad Maya Pixan IximGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $130K | 2023 |
| Omaha Economic Development CorporationGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $125K | 2023 |
| Dr Susan La Flesche Picotte CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Walthill, NE | $125K | 2023 |
| Lending LinkGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $125K | 2023 |
| Center For Holistic DevelopmentGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Charles Drew Health CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Latino Center Of The MidlandsGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Whispering RootsGENERAL OPERATING | Papillion, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Inclusive CommunitiesGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Child Saving InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Omaha SymphonyGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Aclu Of NebraskaGENERAL OPERATING | Lincoln, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| International Council For Refugees And ImmigrantsGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Intercultural Senior CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| College PossibleGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Joslyn Art MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| D2 CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $96K | 2023 |