The Weitzel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Weitzel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Gates Mills, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $134,053 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$134,053
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $111,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $111,000 | 43 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $134,053 | 54 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Weitzel 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 Weitzel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 24 | $70,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $24,053 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 6 | $17,000 |
| California | 1 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fieldstone Farm | General support | $15,000 |
| The Ocean Clean Up | General support | $9,000 |
| Animal Care Center of St John | General support | $5,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the VI National Parks | General support | $5,000 |
| Playhouse Square | General support | $5,000 |
| St Christopher's by the River | General support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Metroparks | General support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Zoo | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rail Park | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran Church | General support | $4,000 |
| Cat Tales Adoption Center | General support | $3,500 |
| Gifft Hill School | General support | $3,000 |
| A Kid Again | General support | $2,600 |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | General support | $2,500 |
| Longwood Gardens | General purpose | $2,026 |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardens | General support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Internatioal | General support | $2,000 |
| Humane Society Ofsummit County | General support | $2,000 |
| Lauras Home Womens Crisis Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless | General support | $2,000 |
| Rescue Village | General support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $2,000 |
| The Gathering Place | General support | $2,000 |
| Core Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Foundation of Appalachian Ohio | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Paws Philly | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Share Food Program Philadelphia | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Urdue Medical Debt | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Street Tails Animal Rescue | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Sunshine House | General purpose | $1,200 |
| St John Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Valley Lutheran Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bebashi Transition to Hope | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success - Philadelphia | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanette R Weitzel
- Carol Soos
- Lynnette R Stuart
- Jennifer Soos
- Lindsey Huelsman
Questions people ask
Does The Weitzel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weitzel Family Foundation give?
$134,053 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Weitzel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanette R Weitzel (Trustee), Carol Soos (Trustee), Lynnette R Stuart (Trustee) and Jennifer Soos (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Weitzel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and youth programs.