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The Weiss Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bethesda, Maryland · EIN 521848413

The Weiss Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2023 it gave $38,359 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $13,359 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Weiss 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Weiss Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$20,000
District of Columbia1$13,359
Illinois1$5,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish News Syndicateservice
Newton, MA
General support$20,000
Business Executives for National Security
Washington, DC
General support$13,359
Bali Children Foundation
Elmwood Park, IL
General support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Weiss Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Weiss Foundation give?

$38,359 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $13,359.

Who runs The Weiss Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Lisa Weiss (Vice President), Anthony W Weiss (Secretary) and Christina Weiss Lurie (Chief Financial Officer).

What does The Weiss Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.

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