Weisman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weisman Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,964 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,964
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,460 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,597 | 53 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $49,460 | 47 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $49,964 | 43 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Weisman 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 Weisman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $23,849 |
| New York | 13 | $14,865 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To find, fund and partner with programs that have proven they are an effective remedy to poverty and are a consistent force for good in the lives of New Yorkers in need. | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union ACLU | Defending human rights. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Use the power of food to empower communities and strengthen economies. | $3,000 |
| Individual | $2,900 | |
| J Street Education Fund | To change the U.S. political dynamics around Israel by mobilizing broad support for a two-state solution. | $2,500 |
| City Harvest | To end hunger in communities throughout New York City through food rescue and distribution, education and other practical, innovative solutions. | $2,000 |
| International Rescue | To help survivors to heal, recover and rebuild their communities to be stronger, more stable and more democratic. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To bring quality medical care to people in crisis regardless of their race, religion, or political affiliation. | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | To create lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. | $2,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | To advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $2,000 |
| UNICEF | To fight for the survival and development of all children. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To advance members' lifelong involvement in Judaism, engaging them in communal prayer (avodah), the study of sacred texts (Torah), and the performance of compassionate deeds (g'milut hasadim). | $1,800 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Servic | To serve people with the highest quality, research-based social services designed to strengthen individuals, strengthen families and strengthen communities. | $1,500 |
| Jewish Home for the Aged | Operated by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, the Jewish Home serves approximately 1800 patients and residents each year on its nine-acre campus. Non-residential care is offered through the Home. | $1,500 |
| Ikar | To support a post-denominational Jewish congregation and community. | $1,500 |
| Individual | $1,500 | |
| Individual | To sustain world class art in the Bay Area, to support artists and educators, and to ensure the strength of the organization as a leading performing arts presenter. | $1,500 |
| New Israel Fund | To advance democracy and equality for all Israelis. | $1,070 |
| Kqed | To provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories. | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum A | To foster and encourage the development of liberal arts by obtaining works of art and archeology for the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel, and by obtaining grants, contributions and loans for, and by making grants, contributions and loans to, the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel. | $1,000 |
| Plan International | A child rights organization working with communities in many countries to alleviate child poverty so that children can realize their full potential. | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Fostering appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and death. | $1,000 |
| The Fromm Institute | To support the institute's daytime courses for retired adults over 50. | $1,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | To support UCSF's development into a world-leading institution for teaching, research, and practice. | $1,000 |
| Allmep | To support secure self-determination for all and to build a sustainable peace in the middle east region. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To create opportunities to experience the joys of Judaism by making our rich traditions and values relevant in todays world. | $925 |
| Thirteen | To use media to create lifelong learning opportunities. | $500 |
| Individual | To help talented youth from communities with limited arts access to achieve the dreams they once thought impossible through music mentorship. | $500 |
| NewGround | To support community-building organization that creates, connects and empowers Jewish and Muslim change-makers in America. | $500 |
| Kicf | To support creative activists in developing powerful impact media that shifts culture, hearts and minds. | $500 |
| Individual | To support the museum of early twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design. | $400 |
| Children's Museum Of Manhattan | To build a trusted resource for families and caregivers, filling gaps in educational services for children in New York City and beyond. | $305 |
| SF Museum of Modern Art | Support Modern Art and artistic endeavors. | $300 |
| Alzeimers Association | The mission of the Alzheimer Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. | $250 |
| UCLA YS Nazarian Center - Israel St | To promote the study of modern Israel. | $250 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | To support environmental projects and leaders to achieve solutions to the crises threatening the survival of life on earth. | $250 |
| Jews United for Democracy and Justi | Jews United for Democracy and Justice (JUDJ) is a broad cross-section of American Jewswho stand with our community and others to assert a Jewish voice to safeguard theprinciples and foundations of our constitutional democracy. | $250 |
| The J KC | To build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning, and joy, based on Jewish values, heritage, and culture. | $250 |
| ExtraFood | To end hunger and wasted food in the Bay Area through a regional food recovery program. | $250 |
| Legion of Honor | To connect visitors with local and global art in order to promote their knowledge of and curiosity about the past, deepen their engagement with the art and ideas of today, and stimulate their creative agency in their own futures. | $229 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy W Nadel
- William Nadel
- Sharon Frankel
- Noel Frankel
- Daniel Martin Stern
Questions people ask
Does Weisman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weisman Foundation give?
$49,964 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Weisman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judy W Nadel (Co-Trustee), William Nadel (Co-Trustee), Sharon Frankel (Co-Trustee) and Noel Frankel (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Weisman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.