The Weil Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Weil Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $747,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $553,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$747,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$553,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 20 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $747,500 | 11 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Weil Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Weil Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $581,500 |
| New York | 3 | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,500 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Fndn - Awcim | Education | $553,000 |
| The Trustees of Colombia University | Education | $40,000 |
| Universidade Eduardo Mondiane | Education | $28,500 |
| Weill Medical College of Cornell | Education | $25,000 |
| Integrative Center for Group Med | Education | $20,000 |
| Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra | Education | $20,000 |
| Osher CT for Integrative Health UW | Education | $20,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Education | $20,000 |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | Education | $8,500 |
| Ucsd Pediatrics Preventive & Family | Education | $7,500 |
| Food As Medicine Global | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Abrams MSD
- Richard Baxter
- Diana Weil
- Humberto Lopez
- Daria Myers
- Adele Simmons
- Andrew Weil MD
- Tara Demarco
- Tara Lemmey
- Paul Stamets
- Elliott Donnelley
Questions people ask
Does The Weil Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weil Foundation give?
$747,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Weil Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Abrams MSD (Executive Di), Richard Baxter (Secretary/Tr), Diana Weil (Director) and Humberto Lopez (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Weil Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.