Weitzman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weitzman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.8 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $4.0 million. 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$9.8 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.8 million the year before.
78% 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 | $6.8 million | 4 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $9.8 million | 9 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Weitzman 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 Weitzman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $7.3 million |
| New York | 5 | $2.5 million |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of University of Pennsylvannia | Unrestricted general | $4.0 million |
| National Museum of Jewish History | Unrestricted general | $2.8 million |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Unrestricted general | $1.0 million |
| Maccabi World Union | Unrestricted general | $1.0 million |
| Maccabi USA | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
| Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| Itec -Israel Tennis & Education CTRS Fdn | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| Institute Study of Global Antisemitism | Unrestricted general | $125,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Weitzman
Questions people ask
Does Weitzman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weitzman Family Foundation give?
$9.8 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Weitzman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stuart Weitzman (Trustee).
What does Weitzman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.