Weissman Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weissman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $304,071 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $76,237. 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$304,071
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$76,237
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $986,997 the year before.
46% 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 | $986,997 | 33 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $304,071 | 24 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Weissman Family Charitable 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 Weissman Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $234,971 |
| New York | 3 | $27,300 |
| Florida | 5 | $23,800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer | General | $76,237 |
| American Technion Society | General | $75,316 |
| Tisch Mscrny | General | $25,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | General | $20,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | General | $18,000 |
| Einstein Healthcare Network | General | $12,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Tommy's Place Foundation | General | $7,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Greensboro | General | $3,000 |
| Alpert JFS | General | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Greensboro | General | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Westport | General | $2,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General | $2,500 |
| Ballenisles Charities Foundation | General | $1,800 |
| Haley Cremer Foundation | General | $1,800 |
| Play for Pink | General | $1,800 |
| Temple Israel of Sharon | General | $1,118 |
| The Israel Bridge | General | $1,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General | $500 |
| Loggerhead Marine | General | $500 |
| Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Weissman Davis
- Robert J Weissman
Questions people ask
Does Weissman Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weissman Family Charitable Foundation give?
$304,071 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Weissman Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Weissman Davis (Trustee) and Robert J Weissman (Trustee).
What does Weissman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.