William E Weiss Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William E Weiss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$455,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $398,000 the year before.
59% 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 | $174,000 | 14 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $398,000 | 14 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $455,000 | 17 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
William E Weiss Foundation Inc 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 William E Weiss Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 3 | $143,750 |
| New York | 5 | $107,500 |
| California | 3 | $72,500 |
| Missouri | 3 | $72,500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $58,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Episcopal Church | Rebuild browse n'buy | $120,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | 2026 programs | $50,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Tree installations | $35,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Legacy scholarship program | $27,500 |
| Hutchison School | Infrastructure improvements | $25,750 |
| City Academy | Cello purchase | $25,500 |
| Colgate University | Athletic fund | $25,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Mural installation | $25,000 |
| Pure Academy | Expansion of boarding school | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | Youth ensemble program | $20,000 |
| St John's Health Foundation | General fund | $18,750 |
| Association to Benefit Children | Childhood treatment program | $15,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo | Better wild, better world campaign | $12,000 |
| RX Art Inc | Behavioral health program | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul St Michael's Conference | Food pantry | $8,000 |
| Studio in A School | General fund | $7,500 |
| Wilderness Adventures Foundation | Youth camp programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dwyer Brown
- Katrina W Ryan
- Daryl Brown Uber
- Dryden Brown
Questions people ask
Does William E Weiss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William E Weiss Foundation Inc give?
$455,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs William E Weiss Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dwyer Brown (President), Katrina W Ryan (Vice President), Daryl Brown Uber (Treasurer) and Dryden Brown (Secretary).
What does William E Weiss Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.