Weiss Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Weiss Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$255,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $240,500 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $220,000 | 34 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $240,500 | 40 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $255,500 | 43 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Weiss Family Foundation 4230 N Oakland Ave Box 145, Shorewood, WI 53211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 270-3565, weissfamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Typed including cover letter indicating requested amount and purpose of grant, organization overview, program description, organization's budget, board of directors, and proof of status under IRC Section 501(c)(3). |
| Deadlines | Refer to www.weissfamilyfoundation.com for schedule. |
| Restrictions | Refer to www.weissfamilyfoundation.com for guidelines. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Weiss Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 43 | $255,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support | $30,000 |
| United Community Center | Support | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Support | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support | $10,000 |
| St Marcus Schools | Support | $7,500 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee | Support | $5,000 |
| Walker's Point Youth Family Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Women's Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee | Support | $5,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Pathfinders | Support | $5,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| College Possible | Support | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| ArtWorks for Milwaukee | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition | Support | $5,000 |
| Dominican Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| REDgen | Support | $5,000 |
| Alverno College | Support | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Center Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Support | $5,000 |
| Riverworks Development Corp | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Support | $4,000 |
| Individual | Support | $3,000 |
| Artists Working in Education | Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast | Support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support | $2,500 |
| Sherman Phoenix | Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Weiss
- Barbara B Weiss
- Laura Putnam
- Aaron Weiss
- Jennifer Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Weiss Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Refer to www.weissfamilyfoundation.com for schedule..
How much does Weiss Family Foundation give?
$255,500 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Weiss Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard L Weiss (Trustee), Barbara B Weiss (Trustee), Laura Putnam (Trustee) and Aaron Weiss (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Weiss Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.