The Weiss Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Weiss Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $818,211 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $123,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$818,211
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$123,500
- Assets$37.7 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $741,544 the year before.
49% 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 | $741,544 | 45 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $818,211 | 55 | $37.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Gary Weiss 1999 Circle Drive Suite B, Cleveland, OH 44106 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 464-0540 |
| What to submit | Mr. Gary weiss written form-provide as much information as possible to support a charitable deduction. |
| Deadlines | Mr. Gary weiss none |
| Restrictions | Mr. Gary weiss does not grant scholarships to individuals. |
What The Weiss Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $114,500 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 15 | $376,040 |
| New York | 18 | $248,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $19,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $16,171 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $13,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Stone | Educational support | $123,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Sheatufim | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | Community outreach | $61,000 |
| Fuchs Mizrachi | Educational support | $56,115 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | Community outreach | $35,000 |
| Ou-Jlic | Educational support | $33,500 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Educational support | $30,000 |
| Renewal | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Sesame Street | Educational support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Kol Tzofavich | Educational support | $17,400 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Community outreach | $13,500 |
| B'nei Akiva of US and Canada | Educational support | $12,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Community outreach | $12,500 |
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland | Educational support | $12,000 |
| Boca Jewish Center | Community outreach | $10,671 |
| Park Synagogue | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Idf Widows and Orphans | Ccommunity outreach | $10,000 |
| Jgive- Friends of Asor Fund USA | Community outreach | $8,500 |
| Medwish International | Medical outreach | $7,500 |
| American Friends of Eretz Hemdah Institutions | Educational support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel | Educational assistance | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Eliezer | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Hebrew College | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Idi Foundation | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Israel Advocacy Group | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Shurat Hadin | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Endowment | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Puah | Community outreach | $4,500 |
| Children's Bridge of Zichron Manachem | Community outreach | $4,500 |
| Crossroads | Educational support | $4,500 |
| Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters | Community outreach | $4,500 |
| Kol Hanearim Inc | Educational support | $3,500 |
| American Friends of Yad Sarah Inc | Educational support | $3,300 |
| American Friends of Midreshet Harova | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Friends of Ruach Hanegev | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Haftr | Educational support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zev Weiss
- Morry Weiss
- Jeffrey Weiss
- Gary Weiss
- Elie Weiss
- Judith Stone Weiss
Questions people ask
Does The Weiss Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Mr. Gary weiss none.
How much does The Weiss Family Foundation give?
$818,211 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Weiss Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Zev Weiss (Director), Morry Weiss (Director), Jeffrey Weiss (Director) and Gary Weiss (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Weiss Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.