Alan and Giselle Weissman Family

HARRISON, NY EIN: 27-4196642

The Alan and Giselle Weissman Family Foundation Inc. is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2011 and based in Harrison, New York. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$913

-83.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$143K

-25.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-25.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan and Giselle Weissman Family reported a distributable amount of $85 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grant activity, the foundation supports charitable purposes across education, Jewish philanthropy, and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in and funds organizations in the New York area, with support extending to national organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $990K (91%)

District of Columbia $61K (6%)

Connecticut $13K (1%)

Colorado $6K (1%)

Pennsylvania $5K (0%)

Illinois $5K (0%)

Massachusetts $5K (0%)

Michigan $3K (0%)

+6 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonBethlehemBostonBranfordBrooklynDenverElmsfordEvanstonGrand RapidsHamiltonHartsdaleJacksonvilleLewisburgLitchfieldLocustMamaroneckMemphisMonroviaMt KiscoNeedham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):

Total revenues: $138,308
Total expenses: $142,968
Total assets: $913

Prior Year (2023):

Total revenues: $188,500
Total expenses: $192,233
Total assets: $5,573

Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$913	$5,573	$9,481
Revenue	$138,308	$188,500	$310,500
Expenses	$142,968	$192,408	$288,679
Qualifying Distributions	$142,789	$192,233	$288,412
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$85	$180	$284

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

153 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uja Federation ($26,575), The Center for Entrepreneurial (jewish Philanthropy) ($23,000), Colgate University ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UJA FEDERATION NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$26,575
THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL (JEWISH PHILANTHROPY) NEW ROCHELLE, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$23,000
COLGATE UNIVERSITY HAMILTON, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$15,000
THE JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$15,000
SAINT JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER YONKERS, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$10,510
FRIENDS OF THE IDF NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$10,000
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$10,000
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT LITCHFIELD, CT	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$10,000
JCC MID WESTCHESTER SCARDSDALE, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$6,000
CHABAD OF LARCHMONT & MAMARONECK MAMARONECK, NY	TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALAN WEISSMAN	PRESIDENT, TREASURER & DIR	—	—
GISELLE WEISSMAN	VP, SECRETARY & DIRECTOR	—	—
ZACH WILSON	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alan and Giselle Weissman Family fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Alan and Giselle Weissman Family?

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. Recent grants include: • **UJA-Federation of New York** — $26,575 (2024) • **Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy (CEJP)** — $23,000 (2024) • **Colgate University** — $15,000 (2024) • **Solomon Schechter School of Westchester** — (2024) The foundation made 48 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant amounts vary, with recent grants ranging from approximately $15,000 to $26,575.

Where does Alan and Giselle Weissman Family make grants?

The foundation is based in and funds organizations in the New York area, with support extending to national organizations.

What size grants does Alan and Giselle Weissman Family award?

In 2024, Alan and Giselle Weissman Family awarded 26 grants totaling $143K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alan and Giselle Weissman Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alan and Giselle Weissman Family reported a distributable amount of $85 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Alan and Giselle Weissman Family's EIN?

Alan and Giselle Weissman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4196642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.