A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buffalo Grove, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $915K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $25K.
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation gave $29K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $28,860
- -35.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,620
- +29.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,210
- Total assets
- $915,105
- -0.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Colorado (95% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Denver Jewish Day School ($20K). Together the top 3 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $45K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Jewish Day School Denver, CO | Education | $20,080 |
| BMH - BJ Congregation Denver, CO | Religious | $7,210 |
| Givergy New York, NY | Medical Research | $1,570 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $915,105 | $41,134 | $44,053 | $28,860 | 3 | $36,708 | $25,144 | $44,331 |
| 2022 | $918,086 | $182,135 | $72,439 | $44,759 | 6 | $60,855 | $151,443 | $44,796 |
| 2021 | $806,927 | $33,827 | $50,811 | $25,500 | 3 | — | $6,658 | $45,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation is led by David Weitzenfeld, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Weitzenfeld
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joe Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathan Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melanie S. Weitzenfeld
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stacie Shanks
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation
How much does A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation give each year?
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation gave $29K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $7,210, and its average grant was $9,620, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation give grants?
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation?
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation reported $915K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation's EIN?
A James Weitzenfeld Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6160899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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