Weissberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weissberg Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.6 million in 143 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $460,287. 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$9.6 million
- Number of grants143
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$460,287
- Assets$223 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
82% 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 | $2.7 million | 63 | $210 million |
| 2024 | $9.6 million | 143 | $223 million |
How to apply
Weissberg 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Weissberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 82 | $5.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $832,200 |
| California | 9 | $630,500 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $560,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $460,287 |
| Georgia | 5 | $365,000 |
| New York | 5 | $310,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $285,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloit College | Program support | $460,287 |
| New Virginia Majority | General operating support | $350,000 |
| The Commonwealth Institute | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Virginia Organizing | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Community Change | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Indigenous Conservation Council | General operating support | $200,000 |
| New Hill Development Corporation | Program support | $200,000 |
| Casa Inc | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Defending Rights and Dissent | Program support | $175,000 |
| Nakasec | Program support | $175,000 |
| Native Organizers Alliance | General operating support | $175,000 |
| New Virginia Majority | Program support | $175,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Virginia Civic Engagement Table | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Progressnow Education | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Appalachia Community Fund | Program support | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Community Fund | Program support | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Community Fund | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Black in Appalachia | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute | Program support | $100,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Association | Program support | $100,000 |
| Collaborative Arts | Program support | $100,000 |
| Community Partners | General operating support | $100,000 |
| DC Justice Lab | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Landberry Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Marijuana Justice | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Media 2070 at Free Press | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Native American Community Development Institute | General operating support | $100,000 |
| NDN Collective | Program support | $100,000 |
| New Georgia Project | General operating support | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Program support | $100,000 |
| Repower Fund | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Represent Justice | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The JXN Project | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Way to Rise | General operating support | $100,000 |
| We the People Mi | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Nolef Turns | General operating support | $90,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ricshawn Adkins Roane
- Courtney Morris
- Edward Jones
- Nina V Weissberg
- Tamara Copeland
- Rachel Martin
- Wesley Weissberg
Questions people ask
Does Weissberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weissberg Foundation give?
$9.6 million in tax year 2024, across 143 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Weissberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ricshawn Adkins Roane (Executive Director), Courtney Morris (Chair), Edward Jones (Vice Chair) and Nina V Weissberg (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Weissberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.