The Weisman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Weisman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lantana, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,200 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $105,000. 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$200,200
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $299,700 the year before.
29% 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 | $291,300 | 43 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $299,700 | 52 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $200,200 | 48 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
The Weisman Family 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 The Weisman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $122,600 |
| Florida | 15 | $29,800 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $9,000 |
| Washington | 9 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $105,000 |
| Lieber Institute | To help support charitable organizations | $10,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | To help support charitable organizations | $5,600 |
| Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy | To help support charitable organizations | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assn | To help support charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To help support charitable organizations | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern Florida | To help support charitable organizations | $5,000 |
| Baskin Palmer Eye Inst | To help support charitable organizations | $3,000 |
| Memorial Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $3,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $3,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | To help support charitable organizations | $3,000 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | To help support charitable organizations | $3,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | To help support charitable organizations | $3,000 |
| University of Denver | To help support charitable organizations | $3,000 |
| Colorado Cross- Disability Coalition | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Hear the Ovarian Whisper | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Hope for Longmont | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Our Center | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $2,000 |
| Canine Assistants | To help support charitable organizations | $1,500 |
| Normandy Park Police Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $1,500 |
| Normandy Park Community Center | To help support charitable organizations | $1,250 |
| Florida Southern College | To help support charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Palm Beach County Library | To help support charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| Lehigh University | To help support charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| National Park Conservation Assoc | To help support charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| Sustainable CB | To help support charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio Kuow Seattle | To help support charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | To help support charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| Burien Cares | To help support charitable organizations | $500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Banyan | To help support charitable organizations | $500 |
| Mountain States Children's Home | To help support charitable organizations | $500 |
| Oslo Foundation | To help support charitable organizations | $500 |
| United Way of Dane County | To help support charitable organizations | $500 |
| Urban League of Greater Madison-- | To help support charitable organizations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Weisman
- Fran Weisman
Questions people ask
Does The Weisman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weisman Family Foundation give?
$200,200 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Weisman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Weisman (Trustee) and Fran Weisman (Trustee).
What does The Weisman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.