The Clara Weiss Fund
Accepts applications
The Clara Weiss Fund is a private foundation in Seville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $449,225 in 213 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$449,225
- Number of grants213
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $511,635 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $482,000 | 218 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $511,635 | 207 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $449,225 | 213 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lizbeth Kohler 8161 Lake Road, Seville, OH 44273 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 421-5974 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | None specified |
What The Clara Weiss Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 75 | $165,865 |
| Virginia | 52 | $117,371 |
| District of Columbia | 20 | $44,344 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $36,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $16,200 |
| Florida | 8 | $12,500 |
| New York | 7 | $11,000 |
| California | 4 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 7 | $6,937 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $4,060 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food & Friends | To support non-profit operations | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | To support non-profit operations | $15,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | To support non-profit operations | $15,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | To support non-profit operations | $13,000 |
| Food & Friends | To support non-profit operations | $12,500 |
| Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill | To support non-profit operations | $10,000 |
| Lake Erie Nature & Science Center | To support non-profit operations | $10,000 |
| College of Wooster | To support non-profit operations | $10,000 |
| Powhatan School | To support non-profit operations | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | To support non-profit operations | $7,500 |
| Carolina Ballet | To support non-profit operations | $6,500 |
| Emanuel Food Pantry | To support non-profit operations | $5,200 |
| Lake Ridge Academy | To support non-profit operations | $5,005 |
| 4-H Camp Clifton Inc | To support non-profit operations | $5,000 |
| Arc of Medina County Camp Paradise | To support non-profit operations | $5,000 |
| Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center | To support non-profit operations | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers | To support non-profit operations | $5,000 |
| Applewood Centers Inc | To support non-profit operations | $5,000 |
| Barns of Rose Hill | To support non-profit operations | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio | To support non-profit operations | $4,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Medina County | To support non-profit operations | $4,000 |
| Dr Terry Sinclair Health Clinic | To support non-profit operations | $4,000 |
| Fish of Clarke County Inc | To support non-profit operations | $4,000 |
| Treasurer of Clarke County | To support non-profit operations | $4,000 |
| Virginia Avenue Charlotte | To support non-profit operations | $3,600 |
| The Laurel Center | To support non-profit operations | $3,500 |
| Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center | To support non-profit operations | $3,090 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | To support non-profit operations | $3,005 |
| Fieldstone Farm | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Medina Co Creative Housing | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Duke University | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Skidmore College | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Winchester Little Theatre | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
| Smithsonian Conservation Biology Inst | To support non-profit operations | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lizbeth Weiss Kohler
- William A Weiss
- Robert L Weiss Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Clara Weiss Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None specified.
How much does The Clara Weiss Fund give?
$449,225 in tax year 2025, across 213 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Clara Weiss Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Lizbeth Weiss Kohler (Admin. Asst.), William A Weiss (Part-Time) and Robert L Weiss Jr (Part-Time).
What does The Clara Weiss Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.