Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family is a private foundation based in Huntington, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including West Virginia, Texas, New York, and California.
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family at a glance
In short: Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family gave $2.0M across 71 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state West Virginia. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 71
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,169
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,872,186
- +24.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (26 of 71, 2025)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur and Joan Weisberg 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: 2010 Second Avenue P O Box 5346, Huntington, WV 25703
Phone: (304) 528-0210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Intown Chabad ($125K). Together the top 10 received $853K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 254 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. West Virginia received 27% of grant dollars, Texas 24%, New York 21%, California 10%, and Nevada 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 71 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 401% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intown Chabad Dallas, TX | For Donee's General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston Houston, TX | For Donee's General Purpose | $120,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | For Donee's General Purpose | $110,000 |
| Clay Center Charleston, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network New York, NY | For Donee's General Purpose | $82,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) Las Vegas, NV | For Donee's General Purpose | $73,270 |
| Houston Jewish Federation Houston, TX | For Donee's General Purpose | $70,000 |
| Undies for Everyone Houston, TX | For Donee's General Purpose | $62,500 |
| Cabell County School Foundation Huntington, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Birthright Isreal Foundation New York, NY | For Donee's General Purpose | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,872,186 | $5,451,150 | $2,141,949 | $2,000,000 | 71 | $2,000,000 | $4,064,616 | $1,100,822 |
| 2024 | $13,562,788 | $1,568,706 | $1,682,364 | $1,600,000 | 54 | $1,600,000 | $1,568,706 | $731,538 |
| 2023 | $13,676,446 | $-214,672 | $827,161 | $762,500 | 47 | $762,500 | $389,829 | $696,953 |
| 2022 | $14,718,279 | $312,111 | $508,138 | $399,000 | 50 | $399,000 | $387,546 | $548,669 |
| 2021 | $14,914,306 | $13,899,986 | $54,816 | $50,000 | 32 | — | $5,067,142 | $7,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Jewish Funders Network says it helps philanthropists maximize the impact of their giving, while Undies for Everyone provides new underwear to children living in poverty or crisis. Step Denver describes its work as supporting men in recovery through sobriety, work, accountability, and community. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for medical and trauma-related first-responder services, focusing much of its support on United Hatzalah of Israel.
Other 2025 recipients include United Way of the River Cities, whose stated mission is to connect its community with resources to reduce poverty and improve lives, and Harmony House, which says it works to reduce the effects of abuse on children and people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $2,000,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $125,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $125,000 to Intown Chabad, $120,000 to Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston, $110,000 to Stand With Us, and $90,000 to Clay Center. Each was listed for the recipient’s general purposes.
Other notable 2025 grants included $82,500 to Jewish Funders Network, $73,270 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $70,000 to Houston Jewish Federation, $62,500 to Undies for Everyone, and $60,000 each to Cabell County School Foundation, Birthright Israel Foundation, and CASA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Weisberg as chairman/president, Joan Weisberg as secretary, Seth Weisberg as treasurer, and Martha Weisberg Barvin as vice chairman.
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family is led by Pamela Weisberg, Chairman & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Weisberg
Chairman & President
Secretary → Chairman & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Weisberg
Secretary
Chairman & President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Weisberg Barvin
Vice Chairman & Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Weisberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Weisberg (2021–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family
How much does Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family give each year?
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family gave $2.0M across 71 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 54 grants.
What is Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's typical grant size?
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,169, across 71 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family that year got $22K on average.
Where does Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family give grants?
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's top state is West Virginia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntington, WV (12 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Houston, TX (8 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (7 grants).
Does Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's largest grantees?
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's largest 2025 grantees include Intown Chabad ($125,000), Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston ($120,000) and Stand with US ($110,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family?
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur and Joan Weisberg 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 Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's EIN?
Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0746517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Arthur and Joan Weisberg 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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