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Weissman Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 136144182

Weissman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$3,6002$44,686
2023$00$46,608
2024$8,0005$49,659

How to apply

Weissman Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Weissman Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York3$5,500
Connecticut1$2,000
Virginia1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, NY
To aid in the support of running four zoos and an aquarium in ny with global conservation programs in more than 50 countries.$3,000
Easton Volunteer Emergency Services
Easton, CT
To aid in the promotion and staffing of career firefighters and emergency medical staff for the town of easton.$2,000
Second Chance Animal Rescue
Whitestone, NY
To aid in the support saving the lives of homeless large breed dogs and cats who need critical life-saving care.$2,000
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
To aid in the support of the most effective solutions to tackle the climate emergency, protect vital lands and waters, and safeguard threatened species.$500
Animal Rescue League
Port Washington, NY
To aid in the support of the world's largest and longest running no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Weissman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Weissman Foundation Inc give?

$8,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Weissman Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Joel S Weissman (Director).

What does Weissman Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.

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