← Back to results

Private Foundation · WI

Weiss Family Foundation

Milwaukee, WI  ·  EIN 396687485  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$2.1M

Total Giving

$808K

Grants on File

127

Average Grant

$6K

Giving Radius

Where Weiss Family Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — no grants on file CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — $808K across 127 grants WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 61 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: Milwaukee ($800K, 125 grants), Omro ($5K, 1 grant), Greenfield ($3K, 1 grant).

Section I

How to Apply

Typed, including cover letter indicating requested amount and purpose of grant, organization overview, program description, organization's budget, board of directors, and proof of status under IRC Section 501(c)(3).

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Refer to www.weissfamilyfoundation.com for guidelines.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Hunger Task Force $15K 2020
Meta House $5K 2020
United Community Center $40K 2020
Penfield Children's Center $15K 2020
Urban Ecology Center $5K 2020
Impact $25K 2020
Milwaukee Center for Independence $8K 2020
Nia Imani Family Inc $5K 2020
Next Door Foundation $15K 2020
Feeding America - Eastern Wisconsin $5K 2020
Victory Garden $2K 2020
La Causa $5K 2020
Sojourner Foundation $5K 2020
Friedens Community Ministries $2K 2020
ACTS Housing $5K 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10K 2020
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee $5K 2020
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast $2K 2020
Centro Legal $5K 2020
Hope House of Milwaukee $5K 2020
St Marcus School $10K 2020
Pathfinders $5K 2020
College Possible $6K 2020
Sharp Literacy $5K 2020
Secure Futures $6K 2020

Page 1 of 6 · 127 total

Section V

Board of Directors

  • Richard L Weiss Trustee
  • Barbara B Weiss Trustee
  • Laura Putnam Trustee
  • Aaron Weiss Trustee
  • Jennifer Weiss Trustee
  • Richard L Weiss Trustee
  • Barbara B Weiss Trustee
  • Laura Putnam Trustee
  • Aaron Weiss Trustee
  • Jennifer Weiss Trustee
  • Richard L Weiss Trustee
  • Barbara B Weiss Trustee
  • Laura Putnam Trustee
  • Aaron Weiss Trustee
  • Jennifer Weiss Trustee
  • Richard L Weiss Trustee
  • Barbara B Weiss Trustee
  • Laura Putnam Trustee
  • Aaron Weiss Trustee
  • Jennifer Weiss Trustee

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $2.1M $93K $148K $225K
2022 $1.8M $96K $86K $204K
2021 $2.2M $104K $102K $158K
2020 $2.0M $90K $52K $239K
2019 $2.1M $99K $64K $184K
2015 $2.1M $109K $68K $125K
2014 $2.3M $114K $112K $133K
2013 $2.4M $114K $56K $130K
2012 $2.2M $109K $98K $130K
2011 $2.1M $112K $77K $123K

Section VII

Foundations Like This One

Similar in focus area, location, and asset size. Worth researching as part of the same campaign.

Arthur & Rosemary Harris Chld Fd Uma

Milwaukee · WI   T22

$4.2M

Assets

Gialamas Family Foundation

Madison · WI   T22Z

$4.2M

Assets

Marcus Fam Charitable Tr

Milwaukee · WI   T20Z

$4.2M

Assets

Janet M Johnston Foundation

Milwaukee · WI   T20

$4.2M

Assets

R A Stevens Family Foundation

Milwaukee · WI   T30

$4.2M

Assets