Alan and Giselle Weissman Family
The Alan and Giselle Weissman Family is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, educational institutions, and a medical center.
Alan and Giselle Weissman Family at a glance
In short: Alan and Giselle Weissman Family gave $143K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,789
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,492
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $913
- -83.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alan and Giselle Weissman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 440 Mamaroneck Avenue 514, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (914) 481-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alan and Giselle Weissman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation ($27K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 153 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 8% to recipients in Connecticut. Michigan, Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alan and Giselle Weissman Family open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2021) to $339K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $913 | $138,308 | $142,968 | $142,789 | 26 | $142,789 | $85 |
| 2023 | $5,573 | $188,500 | $192,408 | $192,233 | 26 | $192,233 | $180 |
| 2022 | $9,481 | $310,500 | $288,679 | $288,412 | 17 | $288,412 | $284 |
| 2021 | $-12,337 | $105,000 | $129,520 | $128,955 | 34 | $128,955 | $165 |
| 2020 | $12,183 | $348,500 | $339,793 | $339,110 | 50 | — | $219 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of charitable purposes. For example, Jewish National Fund says its mission is to help build a prosperous future for Israel and its people; Feeding Westchester describes its work as leading hunger-action programs in Westchester County; and Lehigh University says it aims to advance learning through teaching, research, and service. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $142,789. Grants ranged from $60 to $26,575, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included UJA Federation ($26,575), The Center for Entrepreneurial (Jewish Philanthropy) ($23,000), Colgate University ($15,000), The Jewish Education Project ($15,000), Saint Joseph’s Medical Center ($10,510), Friends of the IDF ($10,000), Jewish National Fund ($10,000), and Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut ($10,000). The stated purpose for these grants was to further the recipients’ charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Weissman as president, treasurer, and director; Giselle Weissman as vice president, secretary, and director; and Zach Wilson as director.
Alan and Giselle Weissman Family is led by Alan Weissman, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Weissman
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Giselle Weissman
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zach Wilson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fil Lapinig (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Alan and Giselle Weissman Family
How much does Alan and Giselle Weissman Family give each year?
Alan and Giselle Weissman Family gave $143K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $192K across 26 grants.
What is Alan and Giselle Weissman Family's typical grant size?
Alan and Giselle Weissman Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,492, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alan and Giselle Weissman Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Alan and Giselle Weissman Family give grants?
Alan and Giselle Weissman Family gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Rye, NY (2 grants).
Who are Alan and Giselle Weissman Family's largest grantees?
Alan and Giselle Weissman Family's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation ($26,575), The Center for Entrepreneurial (Jewish Philanthropy) ($23,000) and Colgate University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan and Giselle Weissman Family?
Alan and Giselle Weissman Family reported $913 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alan and Giselle Weissman Family fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan and Giselle Weissman Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Alan and Giselle Weissman Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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