The Wiesler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wiesler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $351,820 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $35,200. 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$351,820
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$35,200
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $308,600 the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $308,600 | 31 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $351,820 | 37 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
The Wiesler 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 Wiesler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $90,200 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $78,800 |
| New York | 5 | $56,500 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $46,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $19,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 4 | $9,720 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $9,400 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Technion Society | Unrestricted | $35,200 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Artis-Naples (Naples Philharmonic) | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Friends of | Unrestricted | $21,500 |
| Alliance for the Climate | Unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Friends of the Lone Soldier | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greentown Collaborative | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Justice | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| NCH Healthcare System | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Dana Farber | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mass Challenge Israel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| MIT International Science | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Generation Speaks - Israel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Jude | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brown University | Unrestricted | $9,400 |
| United Way of Asheville NC | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alvarado PTA | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Autism Eats | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Grassroots Soccer | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| March of the Living | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Clinic | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trellis Support Care | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Year Up | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Avery County NC Humane Society | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Crisis Control Ministries | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Forsyth County | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Impact Israel Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Friends School | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| The Kitchen SF | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Waystone HHS | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Yale Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| A Bed and A Book | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jweekly | Unrestricted | $720 |
Officers and trustees
- Michal Wiesler
- Robert Vigoda
- Jonathan Wiesler
Questions people ask
Does The Wiesler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wiesler Family Foundation give?
$351,820 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Wiesler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michal Wiesler (Trustee), Robert Vigoda (Trustee) and Jonathan Wiesler (Trustee).
What does The Wiesler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and faith communities.