The Weill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Weill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Old Brookville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $395,425 in 94 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$395,425
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $234,725 the year before.
46% 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 | $151,640 | 70 | $600,346 |
| 2024 | $234,725 | 95 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $395,425 | 94 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Weill 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 Weill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 53 | $256,625 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $46,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $9,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,300 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels To Towers | Homes for Gold Star families | $100,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Feeds Hungry Provides Suppli | $25,000 |
| Timothy Hill Childrens Ranch | Foster Care for Children | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Provide Medical Care Worldwide | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Hospital for Children | $10,000 |
| Timothy Hill Childrens Ranch | Foster Care for Children | $10,000 |
| Timothy Hill Childrens Ranch | Foster Care for Children | $10,000 |
| Christian Appalacean Project | Religious | $10,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Provide meals, shelter, and | $10,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens | Museum | $6,500 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Church | $5,425 |
| Meals On Wheels | Food for the Indigent | $5,200 |
| Nassau County Museum | Art Museum | $5,000 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Wildlife Prtctn and Sanctuary | $5,000 |
| Individual | Stiff-persons Syndrome | $5,000 |
| Americares | Humanitarian supplies to US/Wo | $5,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Educational Institution | $5,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Rescues Abused Pets | $5,000 |
| Sand's Point Preserve | Preserve Sands Point | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Provide Medical Care Worldwide | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Provides life changing surgeri | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | Help for Children w Clefts | $5,000 |
| ICCF for Elephants | Internaional Conservation | $4,000 |
| CMMB Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Leprosy Missions | Help for Lepers | $3,000 |
| Speak Up For Horses Inc | Horse Rescue | $3,000 |
| Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue | Horse Rescue | $3,000 |
| Feed the Hungry | Charitable Feed the Hungry | $3,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Educational Institution | $3,000 |
| The Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Religious | $3,000 |
| Born Free USA | Help Wild Animals | $3,000 |
| Care | Care for People | $3,000 |
| Feed the Hungry | Charitable Feed the Hungry | $3,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA | Elephant Rescue | $3,000 |
| Partners In Health | Health Care for needy people | $3,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Prevent Anti-Semitic violence | $3,000 |
| Paws of War | Rescue first responder dogs | $2,500 |
| Miracle of Help | Charitable Sierra Leone | $2,500 |
| Nassau County Museum | Art Museum | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Art Museum | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore Weill
- Dawn Weill
Questions people ask
Does The Weill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weill Family Foundation give?
$395,425 in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Weill Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore Weill (Trustee) and Dawn Weill (Trustee).
What does The Weill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and youth programs.