The Adam J Weissman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Adam J Weissman Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $358,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$358,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $892,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $892,000 | 29 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $358,000 | 21 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
The Adam J Weissman 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $219,000 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heifer Project International | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Partners Asia | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tessellations | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| McE Social Capital | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mind & Life Institute | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | Das Bombe, LLC Fund | $25,000 |
| Bodhi Tree Ecodharma Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Grassroots Ecology | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Foodbank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Insight Meditation South Bay | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lifemoves | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Internet Archive | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tabitha Jordan
- Adam J Weissman
Questions people ask
Does The Adam J Weissman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Adam J Weissman Foundation give?
$358,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Adam J Weissman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tabitha Jordan (VP) and Adam J Weissman (Pres, Dir, Sec).