Barons Second Chance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barons Second Chance Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $487,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $152,000. 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$487,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$152,000
- Assets$11.5 million
How to apply
Barons Second Chance 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.
What Barons Second Chance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $250,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $152,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | $152,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Brady United Against Gun Violence | General support | $25,000 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | General support | $25,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | General support | $25,000 |
| Project Angel Food | General support | $25,000 |
| Wellnest | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of 40 Prado | General support | $15,000 |
| Alexandria House | General support | $10,000 |
| Meade Canine Rescue Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| My Friends Place | General support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Trail Alliance Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $10,000 |
| Portland Humane Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Elks Youth and Veterans Fund | General support | $7,000 |
| Mountain Valley Developmental Services | General support | $7,000 |
| Pathfinders | General support | $7,000 |
| Atlas Animal Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| Essex Bay Sailing Club | General support | $5,000 |
| From the Heart Tribe | General support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe | General support | $5,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Justice | General support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Animal Shelter | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Weissenborn
- Stanton Weissenborn
- Philip Albanese
- Elizabeth Albanese
- Darcy Weissenborn
Questions people ask
Does Barons Second Chance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barons Second Chance Foundation give?
$487,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Barons Second Chance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Weissenborn (President), Stanton Weissenborn (Vice Pres/Treasurer), Philip Albanese (Secretary) and Elizabeth Albanese (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Barons Second Chance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and animals.