Wender Weis Foundation for Children
Preselected recipients only
Wender Weis Foundation for Children is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,692 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $58,441. 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$97,692
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$58,441
- Assets$35,615
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,807 the year before.
58% 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 | $79,807 | 14 | $103,640 |
| 2024 | $97,692 | 19 | $35,615 |
How to apply
Wender Weis Foundation for Children 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 Wender Weis Foundation for Children funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $96,131 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,204 |
| New York | 1 | $207 |
| Indiana | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Foundation | Charitable contribution | $58,441 |
| San Francisco Ballet | Charitable contribution | $5,318 |
| healthy planet project | Charitable contribution | $5,150 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Charitable contribution | $5,106 |
| dreams33 foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Warriors CommUNITY Foundation | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| There With Care | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Raphael House of San Francisco | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Children of Shelters | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Children's Health Council | Charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| patrick Willis Community Fund | Charitable contribution | $1,204 |
| Play Marin | Charitable contribution | $1,050 |
| Family House | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| achieve tahoe | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Junior League of SF | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Do It For The Love Foundation | Charitable contribution | $316 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum | Charitable contribution | $207 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation | Charitable contribution | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Wender-Hoch
- joanne pasternack
- susan solinsky
- ELIZABETH vabach
- John Hoch
- Camille Kennedy
- Michelle Gilman Jasen
- Steve Baker
- Didi Engel
Questions people ask
Does Wender Weis Foundation for Children accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wender Weis Foundation for Children give?
$97,692 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Wender Weis Foundation for Children?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Wender-Hoch (president/director), joanne pasternack (treasurer/director), susan solinsky (secretary/ director) and ELIZABETH vabach (director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Wender Weis Foundation for Children fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.