The Weill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Weill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.6 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $9.7 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$17.6 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$9.7 million
- Assets$414 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19.6 million the year before.
65% 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 | $19.6 million | 10 | $373 million |
| 2024 | $17.6 million | 20 | $414 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 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $16.1 million |
| New York | 9 | $1.4 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Satisfaction of Pledge | $9.7 million |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | $3,653,607 satisfaction of pledge | $3.8 million |
| Uc Davis Foundation | Satisfaction of pledge | $2.5 million |
| Naf | Satisfaction of Pledge | $800,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General charitable needs | $250,000 |
| Chabad of Sonoma County | General charitable needs | $150,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc | General charitable needs | $125,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | General charitable needs | $75,000 |
| Lang Lang International Music Foundation Inc | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| CORNELL university | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| American Conservatory Theatre Foundation | General charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General charitable needs | $25,000 |
| Yale University | General charitable needs | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula | General charitable needs | $10,000 |
| Colorado Community Shelter Providers Inc | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Project Sunshine Inc | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sanford Weill
- Joan Weill
- Michael Masin
- Jessica Bibliowicz
- Tommy Bibliowicz
- David Bibliowicz
- Michael Freedman
- Marc Weill
- Viju Rajan
- Laurel Sri-Jayantha
- Dr Paul Alivisatos
- Dr Mark Schlissel
- Dr Marc Tessier-Lavigne
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?
$17.6 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Weill Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sanford Weill (Chairman, Ceo, Director), Joan Weill (Vice Chairman, Director), Michael Masin (Secretary, Director) and Jessica Bibliowicz (President, Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Weill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.