Robert G Weiss Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert G Weiss Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,496 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $60,000. 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$72,496
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$267,818
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $146,405 the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 | $52,153 | 24 | $330,287 |
| 2024 | $146,405 | 22 | $256,832 |
| 2025 | $72,496 | 21 | $267,818 |
How to apply
Robert G Weiss 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 Robert G Weiss Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $71,311 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,050 |
| Colorado | 1 | $135 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meryl Suzanne Weiss Fund | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General purposes | $1,300 |
| Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation | General purposes | $1,050 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wbez | General purposes | $750 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | General purposes | $678 |
| American Cancer Society | General purposes | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General purposes | $500 |
| Khecari | General purposes | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purposes | $500 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General purposes | $465 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General purposes | $388 |
| Cje Senior Life's Lieberman Center | General purposes | $180 |
| Links Hall Incorporated | General purposes | $150 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | General purposes | $135 |
| Normal Moments Inc | General purposes | $100 |
| WTTW Window to the World Communications Inc | General purposes | $100 |
| Young People's Theatre of Chicago | General purposes | $100 |
| JCFS Chicago (Jewish Child & Family Services) | General purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Floretta A Weiss
- Louis A Weiss
- Robert A Weiss
- Robert G Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Robert G Weiss Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert G Weiss Family Foundation give?
$72,496 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Robert G Weiss Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Floretta A Weiss (Secretary), Louis A Weiss (President), Robert A Weiss (Vice President) and Robert G Weiss (Treasurer).
What does Robert G Weiss Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and faith communities.