Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 69 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 60 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc 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 Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18 | $849,225 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $81,000 |
| New York | 11 | $62,450 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $7,100 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $3,660 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach | General | $300,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services | General | $272,400 |
| New Jersey Pediatric Patients Charitable Trust Fund - Njppctf | To provide funding for the acquisition of recreational and educational equipment and supplies for special needs children | $80,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn | General | $79,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options | Services to abused & neglected child | $63,300 |
| Daniel D Cantor Senior Center | To provide services for the elderly | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Dispatch service support | $36,000 |
| Not My Daughter | General | $25,000 |
| The Curetivity Foundation | To create hope and cure kids by raising funds and awareness in the fight against pediatric cancer | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth El | General | $15,525 |
| Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach | To enrich students in a welcoming and pluralistic enviorment by engaging them in meaningful experiences that foster connections to judaism and israel | $12,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | To sustain, develop, and secure the future of the performing arts | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | To prevent multiple sclerosis, and to improve the lives of all people affected | $10,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association | To discover treatments and a cure for als, and to serve, advocate for and empower people affected by als to live their lives to the fullest | $7,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | To ensure all coast guard members and families have the resources they need to build resilience throughout their lives | $6,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Educational | $5,000 |
| National Glaucoma Research | Supporting research projects | $5,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | To help find a cure for parkinson's disease through funding research while providing ongoing education and free services that enhance the quality of life for parkinson patients, caregivers, families, & the community | $5,000 |
| UNICEF USA | To pursure a more equitable world for every child | $5,000 |
| Alois Alzheimer Foundation | To encourage responsible research, provide leading education and increase the awareness of alzheimer's disease and related dementia | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers Association | To serve a wide range of people in various programs, including: health, fitness, child care, adult, senior adult, sports, and jewish cultural program and activities | $5,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | General | $3,900 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | To provide the latest research, educating and empowering age-related macular degeneration | $3,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Educational | $3,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $3,000 |
| Citizens Behind the Badge | To ensure that our law enforcement professionals receive the support and resources needed to keep america safe | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | General | $2,500 |
| Israel Cancer Association USA | To suppor critical cancer research conducted by distinguished israeli scientists at leading hospitals and universities throughout israel | $2,500 |
| US Deputy Sheriff's Association | To assist and support law enforcement, their families, and their communities | $2,100 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | To help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives | $2,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | To fund an education trip for young jewish adults | $2,000 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | To provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans | $2,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | To provide families with the most advanced care available | $2,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | To empower those living with muscular dystrophy to live longer, more independent lives | $2,000 |
| American Lung Association | To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | To support the increase and diffusion of knowledge | $1,500 |
| Play for Pink | Breast cancer research | $1,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc | To find a cure for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To support the center's exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs | $1,250 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | To support the weizmann institute's crucial mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Weisman
- Marcia Langley
- Shirley Weisman
Questions people ask
Does Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Weisman (Director), Marcia Langley (Director) and Shirley Weisman (Director).
What does Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and health.